In 2050, the three East Asian countries Hong Kong (SAR of China), South Korea, and Japan are forecasted to have the highest share of people aged 65 years or more. Except for Kuwait, all the countries on the list are either in Europe or East Asia. By 2050, 22 percent of the world's population is expected to be above 60 years.
Countries forecast to have the highest share of 65-year-old people worldwide in 2050
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UN DESA. (January 12, 2023). Countries forecast to have the highest share of 65-year-old people worldwide in 2050 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1359964/world-population-age-65-years-country-forecast/
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