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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] Goldman Sachs reframes global ageing as an opportunity rather than a crisis, noting that longevity gains and healthier ageing are extending effective working lives. The Idea Farm
• [New] Asia Pacific represents the most significant long-term growth opportunity because population ageing is accelerating rapidly across major economies. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] Like in other developing countries, Malaysia will be facing various problems regarding the impact of population ageing eventually. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Some 12% of Americans are taking a GLP-1 drug, helping convince millions of users and the many people who have watched their transformation that the key to health, beauty and longevity might come in a syringe. Bloomberg
• [New] Japan plans to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s. Last Week in ConTech
• [New] Like many European countries, Switzerland needs immigration because birthrates are falling and it faces a steadily ageing population, with the proportion of people aged over 65 due to climb to more than 27% from 21% by 2055. The Guardian
• [New] German taxpayers and social security contributors are expected to pay higher pension contributions and work longer. Politico
• [New] Humanoid robots could address 2% of Japan's elderly care demand by 2030, a crucial contribution given the demographic trajectory. Robozaps
• [New] Owing to population growth, ageing, and change in prevalence, we forecast an increase in cases of other musculoskeletal disorders from 494 million in 2020 to 1060 million in 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] America needs an estimated $10 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2033 to modernize ageing systems and build new energy, digital, and AI infrastructure. Fortune
• [New] In just six years, nearly all retirees, survivors, and dependents on Social Security will face a deep 22% benefit cut unless necessary reforms are enacted. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
• [New] The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will deplete its reserves by 2032 and the much smaller Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) trust fund will remain solvent at least through 2100. AAF
• [New] NAD and NMN are the most researched longevity supplements for 2026, with forecasted annual growth of 29.6%. Lunix
• The population aged 60 and over is expected to exceed 400 million by around 2035, accounting for more than 30% of the total population, marking China's entry into the severe ageing stage. Exoskeleton Report
• India has roughly 33 years to leverage its demographic dividend before transitioning into an ageing economy, similar to developed nations, by the 2050s. Anantam IAS
• Risks stemming from global regulatory fragmentation and deregulation, challenges linked to ageing populations and rising risks associated with climate change, including the materialization of physical risks, remain significant concerns. European Central Bank
• Chronic musculoskeletal and mental health disorders contribute to rising demand, with UK hospital care needs projected to grow 40% in coming decades, especially for elderly, outpatient, and elective care. PubMed Central (PMC)
• In the UK, the Mansion House Accord just locked 17 pension providers into 10% private markets by 2030. LinkedIn
• As global life expectancy continues to rise, promoting healthy ageing has become a critical public health priority, with the older population projected to more than double by 2050. JMIR mHealth and uHealth
• In 2026, expect more intelligent, precisely targeted peptides often paired with growth factors or emerging elements like NAD+ precursors focused on restoring biological function instead of simply covering up signs of ageing. iero Beauty
• Population ageing is a persistent trend, with projections indicating that by 2030, over 1 billion people will be aged 60 or above globally, representing nearly 13% of the total population. Verified Market Reports

Last updated: 24 June 2026