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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 future of ageing in Asia will be defined not by a single solution, but by a seamless ecosystem of care. PingAn
• [New] 2026 and beyond will begin a period of extreme medical breakthroughs, including discoveries that will slow ageing and improve cellular longevity. Sky HISTORY TV channel
• [New] Ageing demographics with 2 billion people aged 60+ expected by 2050, combined with rising procedure volumes (over 1 million annual hip / knee replacements in the U.S. alone), create sustained demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As Australia continues adapting to an ageing population and evolving economic conditions, staying informed and financially prepared will remain the key to navigating retirement with confidence and security. NH News
• [New] Beyond pension adjustments, aged care reforms introduced in 2026 are expected to significantly influence household finances for many seniors. NH News
• [New] Until then, thousands of ageing, unsuitable products will continue to flood Nigeria. Al Jazeera
• [New] The UK government is under pressure to step up its expectations for how pension funds incorporate climate risks into their financial calculations. IPE
• [New] The World Health Organization is now urging countries to rethink and improve how they support older adults, especially as the world reaches the midpoint of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030). Eldercare Outlook
• [New] While the world's population of 8.3 billion is projected to continue growing throughout most of the 21st century, low fertility rates and demographic ageing are seen as challenges rather than accomplishments. Inter Press Service
• [New] More of the people living alone in old age will be childless, as childlessness rates have increased in the United States. Institute for Family Studies
• [New] Living alone is a risk factor for loneliness in old age, and in the U.S., the number of people living alone in their eighties and nineties is set to soar. Institute for Family Studies
• [New] Experts encourage Australians approaching retirement to familiarize themselves with the nuances of the Age Pension well in advance, allowing them to plan accordingly and make informed decisions about their financial future. T E C News
• [New] Recent incidents affected more than 20,000 Australian pension accounts, while one major US healthcare breach caused a $22 million ransom payment and an estimated $872 million in disruption costs. Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
• [New] OneTest for Cancer is a multi-cancer early detection, or MCED, blood test, and OneTest for Longevity, which measures inflammatory biomarkers, expected to launch in the first half of 2026. BioSpace
• [New] At present, 30% of Japan's population are over age 60.Photo: AFPThe world needs to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly ageing population, the UN has warned - particularly in developing countries. The Daily Star
• [New] Ageing demographics across North America, Europe, and East Asia further elevate long-term demand for remote health supervision and early risk detection tools. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The above 50 years age segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 14.8% from 2026 to 2034 due to the increasing digital literacy among seniors, rising divorce rates in later life, and the growing acceptance of online dating as a viable solution for combating loneliness in older age. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The global longevity economy could reach $8 trillion by 2030. Athletech News
• [New] With $2.6 billion of inflows every week, the Australian pension system is predicted to become the second largest in the world behind the US, reaching $5.4 trillion by 2035. RealClearMarkets
• Even under the most extreme hypothetical scenario, in which there are increases in volumes, prices, intensity, and coverage of services for older persons, the growth in health spending for Japan 1.0 percentage points higher than what would be expected from population ageing alone. WHO Kobe Centre
• We find that health spending growth attributable to population ageing adds less than one percentage point to per person annual growth through 2060. WHO Kobe Centre
• As Australia continues to address the challenges and opportunities associated with an ageing society, the aged care industry will remain central to ensuring quality of life, independence and dignity for older populations while driving innovation across the broader healthcare ecosystem. Trader

Last updated: 01 April 2026