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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] The elderly share of India's population could double to over 20% by 2050, making senior care a major policy challenge. Anantam IAS
• [New] India is facing a rapid demographic transition, with the elderly population projected to reach 347 million by 2050, making up roughly 20% of the total population. Anantam IAS
• [New] As per the Elderly in India Report 2021, around 16.5% of Kerala's population is already aged 60 and above, a share expected to reach ~21% by 2031, compared with the all-India figure of 13.1%. Anantam IAS
• [New] E.g., the old-age dependency ratio in Kerala has already risen from ~19% (2011) to ~26% (2021), and is projected to reach > 34% by 2031. Anantam IAS
• [New] The U.S. population will continue ageing, on average, over the 2026-2056 period, with the number of people aged 65 and older expected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.6% through 2036. Yahoo Finance
• [New] MitoQ New Zealand has signed a research partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to assess the potential of mitochondria for healthy ageing as it seeks to deepen research partnerships across Asia. NutraIngredients.com
• [New] The old-age dependency ratio will surge from 28% today to 155% by the 2080s. / South Korea EIKLEAF
• [New] As the US and European populations age, the question of how to make home safety products accessible for seniors - who have higher fire injury risk and may have difficulty with traditional extinguisher operation - has moved into mainstream wellness and safety conversations. GlobeNewswire
• [New] While surgical systems dominate current spending, rehabilitation robotic systems are forecast to record the fastest growth through 2033 as healthcare providers expand neurological recovery and elderly mobility programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Thailand is rapidly transitioning into an ageing society, a demographic shift that will profoundly reshape its real estate sector. East Asia Forum
• [New] Providing care for a growing ageing population will be one the most significant challenges faced by Iranian families. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Slower biological ageing does not necessarily mean someone will live longer. The Week
• [New] Consumption is expected to revive slightly during the forecast period, however, supported by increased demand for services from China's ageing population. BOFIT
• [New] Just as importantly: promoting a shift to pension phase and commencing drawdowns will help reframe super as a source of income for older Australians, not just a savings vehicle. Firstlinks
• Population ageing is accelerating across ASEAN member states, with the number of people aged 60 and over projected to rise from 59.5 million in 2015 to 127 million by 2035. IDRC - International Development Research Centre
• India is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, with its elderly population projected to exceed 347 million by 2050. Aging-US
• By 2050, around 80% of the global elderly population will live in low- and middle-income countries, indicating a rapid spread of population ageing to developing regions. The Chronicle-Journal
• (WJMN / WBUP) - A federal funding shift for Medicare Advantage plans is providing some breathing room for more than 1.4 million Michigan seniors, though advocates warn a widening gap with inflation still threatens rural healthcare access. MyUPNow.com
• Federal regulators finalized a 2.5% funding bump for Medicare Advantage plans following massive pushback from seniors. MyUPNow.com
• Retirees are becoming increasingly reliant on pensions and are facing greater financial vulnerability. SBS News

Last updated: 03 June 2026