Where Data Tells the Story
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Population aging is accelerating, but not where many people might expect.
While countries like Japan already have large older populations, much of the fastest growth is projected to occur in younger economies such as Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Falling fertility rates and rising life expectancy are rapidly reshaping their age structures.
Based on World Economic Forum analysis of the UN’s World Population Prospects 2024, this graphic compares projected growth in the population aged 65 and older across 21 selected economies between 2025 and 2040.
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