Population composition trend: Youth and Senior
Analysis created from dataset: Population by age group (1960 - 2023)
% of Population age 65 or above
The percentage of the population aged 65 or above has significantly increased globally between 1960 and 2023. While the United States consistently holds the highest percentage of elderly population among the observed countries, China has experienced the most dramatic increase, with its percentage more than tripling from 4% in 1960 to 14% in 2023. This rapid demographic shift in China is a particularly striking insight, reflecting accelerated population aging.
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% of Population age 65 or above - Additional Countries
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INGermany, Japan, World, Korea, Rep., Korea, Dem. People's Rep.Indicator Name:
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Youth Demographics: Share of Population Aged 0–14
The data clearly illustrates a pervasive and significant decline in the share of the population aged 0-14 across major global economies and the world average since 1960, indicating a growing demographic crisis. China has experienced the most drastic shift, with its youth share more than halving from 40% in 1960 to just 17% in 2023, highlighting an acute challenge for its future workforce and social support systems.
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