Global elderly population surpasses young children for the first time
A report from the US Census Bureau reveals that the number of older adults worldwide has exceeded the count of young children, a milestone never before seen in history. As of 2025, individuals 65 and older accounted for 10.5% of the global population, moving ahead of those aged five and under. This demographic change is fueled by increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates, with both China and India now reporting fertility levels that fall below replacement rates.