Why you should care about an aging world
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Look closely and you’ll spot some gray in the globe’s otherwise lustrous mane of hair. The world’s population is aging rapidly. And as with any other significant shift in society, it will likely have a massive impact on global markets. Start researching denture prices – welcome to the aging economy 👵
How rapidly is the world aging? In 2015, 12% of the global population was over 60 years old. By 2050, that figure will nearly double to 22%. Terrifyingly, in most regions it will be over 25%, with Africa being the only exception. In Europe, 34% of people will be 60+, and in already aging Japan they’ll make up almost half the populace.
If that wasn’t enough, the over-80 group is going to triple in size globally, and global life expectancy is set to increase to 77 by 2050. For context:
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