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For the first time, the number of people aged 65+ exceeds children under five
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For the first time in history, the number of people aged 65 and older has surpassed the number of children under five. This change occurs amid a global decline in birth rates and an aging population. Projections indicate that by 2060, the number of people over 65 will reach two billion.
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- In 2026, the number of people aged 65+ exceeded children under 5
- Projection for 2060: 2 billion people aged 65+
- Data based on the US Census Bureau report
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