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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] The population aged 60 and over is expected to exceed 400 million by around 2035, accounting for more than 30% of the total population, marking China's entry into the severe ageing stage. Exoskeleton Report
• [New] India has roughly 33 years to leverage its demographic dividend before transitioning into an ageing economy, similar to developed nations, by the 2050s. Anantam IAS
• [New] Risks stemming from global regulatory fragmentation and deregulation, challenges linked to ageing populations and rising risks associated with climate change, including the materialization of physical risks, remain significant concerns. European Central Bank
• [New] Chronic musculoskeletal and mental health disorders contribute to rising demand, with UK hospital care needs projected to grow 40% in coming decades, especially for elderly, outpatient, and elective care. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In the UK, the Mansion House Accord just locked 17 pension providers into 10% private markets by 2030. LinkedIn
• [New] As global life expectancy continues to rise, promoting healthy ageing has become a critical public health priority, with the older population projected to more than double by 2050. JMIR mHealth and uHealth
• [New] In 2026, expect more intelligent, precisely targeted peptides often paired with growth factors or emerging elements like NAD+ precursors focused on restoring biological function instead of simply covering up signs of ageing. iero Beauty
• [New] Population ageing is a persistent trend, with projections indicating that by 2030, over 1 billion people will be aged 60 or above globally, representing nearly 13% of the total population. Verified Market Reports
• [New] The elderly share of India's population could double to over 20% by 2050, making senior care a major policy challenge. Anantam IAS
• [New] India is facing a rapid demographic transition, with the elderly population projected to reach 347 million by 2050, making up roughly 20% of the total population. Anantam IAS
• [New] As per the Elderly in India Report 2021, around 16.5% of Kerala's population is already aged 60 and above, a share expected to reach ~21% by 2031, compared with the all-India figure of 13.1%. Anantam IAS
• [New] E.g., the old-age dependency ratio in Kerala has already risen from ~19% (2011) to ~26% (2021), and is projected to reach > 34% by 2031. Anantam IAS
• [New] The U.S. population will continue ageing, on average, over the 2026-2056 period, with the number of people aged 65 and older expected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.6% through 2036. Yahoo Finance
• [New] MitoQ New Zealand has signed a research partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to assess the potential of mitochondria for healthy ageing as it seeks to deepen research partnerships across Asia. NutraIngredients.com
• [New] The old-age dependency ratio will surge from 28% today to 155% by the 2080s. / South Korea EIKLEAF
• [New] As the US and European populations age, the question of how to make home safety products accessible for seniors - who have higher fire injury risk and may have difficulty with traditional extinguisher operation - has moved into mainstream wellness and safety conversations. GlobeNewswire
• [New] While surgical systems dominate current spending, rehabilitation robotic systems are forecast to record the fastest growth through 2033 as healthcare providers expand neurological recovery and elderly mobility programs. Persistence Market Research
• Thailand is rapidly transitioning into an ageing society, a demographic shift that will profoundly reshape its real estate sector. East Asia Forum
• Providing care for a growing ageing population will be one the most significant challenges faced by Iranian families. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Slower biological ageing does not necessarily mean someone will live longer. The Week

Last updated: 10 June 2026