Until 2100, the world's population is expected to be ageing. Whereas people over 60 years made up less than 13 percent of the world's population in 2024, this share is estimated to reach 28.8 percent in 2100. On the other hand, the share of people between zero and 14 years was expected to decrease by almost ten percentage points over the same period.
Projected distribution of the world's population from 2024 to 2100, by age group
Characteristic
0 - 14 years
15 - 59 years
60 years and over
2100
16.9%
54.3%
28.8%
2050
21.3%
58.6%
20.1%
2024
26.4%
61.2%
12.4%
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