• 1 billiion older people in 10 years

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    Ten year older people graphical projection

  • 2012 Japan population

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  • In 2050 64 countries will have at least 30% of the population over 60

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  • Increase in centenarians

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    Centenarian graph

  • 2030 More people over 60 then under 10

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  • 1 billiion older people in 10 years

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    Ten year older people graphical projection

  • 2012 Japan population

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Life expectancy at 60

Top 5 countries

Japan 26
China, Hong Kong SAR 25
Australia 25
France 25
Switzerland 25

Bottom 5 countries

Afghanistan 14
Mali 14
Gambia 14
Senegal 13
Sierra Leone 11

Healthy life expectancy at birth

Top 5 countries

Japan 75
Iceland 73
Sweden 73
Australia 73
Switzerland 73

Bottom 5 countries

Swaziland 34
Zimbabwe 34
Angola 33
Lesotho 31
Sierra Leone 29

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Ageing in the 21st century: landmark report

Ageing in the 21st Century: A Celebration and a Challenge

New report provides a vision to maximise the opportunity of ageing populations.

On 1 October 2012, International Day of Older People, HelpAge International and UNFPA launched the landmark report, Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and a Challenge.

The report includes contributions from UN agencies, civil society and 1,300 older persons from 36 countries.

It includes new data, success stories and robust recommendations to help countries unlock the potential, wisdom and energy of the rising numbers of people over age 60.

Visit the HelpAge website to read more about Ageing in the 21st Century: A Celebration and A Challenge