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In September 2026, for the first time in history, the number of people aged 65 and over exceeded the number of children under five. This change occurred against the backdrop of a global decline in birth rates and an ageing population. Projections indicate that by 2060, the number of individuals over 65 will rise to two billion.
From the beginning to today
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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