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Surge in population aged 65+ surpasses children under 5 for the first time
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.
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7 September
3 September
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