Elderly Population Eclipses Young Children for 1st Time in History: Census Bureau
The gap between the populations is projected to ‘drastically widen’ in the coming years.
The global population of individuals aged 65 and older has surpassed that of children aged zero to five, a demographic milestone noted by the U.S. Census Bureau. This unprecedented ‘crossing’ is attributed to declining fertility rates and increased longevity. Projections indicate this gap will significantly widen in the future.
- The worldwide population of people aged 65 and older has exceeded the population of children aged zero to five.
- This demographic shift is a historic first and is projected to widen substantially.
- Key causes include falling fertility rates and lower death rates, leading to longer lifespans.
- Fertility rates in developed countries are at record lows, below the replacement level.
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