More seniors, fewer kids: The world hits a demographic first
- For the first time in human history, people aged 65+ now outnumber children under 5 worldwide, a US Census report says.
- The global 65+ population reached 852 million in 2025, making up 10.5% of the world’s population.
- Falling birth rates and longer life expectancy are driving the historic shift, with 71% of people living in below-replacement fertility countries.
- The elderly population is projected to reach 2 billion by 2060, putting growing pressure on healthcare and welfare systems.
Source: nypost.com
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