U.S. retirement age population projections 2016-2060

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 5, 2024
In 2016, there were around 49.24 million people aged 65 and older in the United States. With an increasingly aging population in the United States, this number is expected to increase to about 94.68 million by 2060.

Projected number of individuals aged 65 and older in the United States from 2016 to 2060 (in millions)

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Release date

September 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

2016 to 2060

Age group

65 years and older

Supplementary notes

* Projections
The retirement age in the United States is due to be increased gradually by 2023, and will be 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later.

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