Implementing the Regional Strategy on Ageing in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and perspectives

The age structure of the Latin American and Caribbean population has been changing at varying rates depending on the stage that the demographic transition has reached in each country. These changes in the size of generations relative to each other have come about as life expectancy has increased and fewer children are born, giving rise to a new scenario that has profound implications for family organization, levels of well-being and social cohesion, and the economic, political and cultural spheres (Guzmán, 2002b). Population ageing poses some major challenges for the countries of the region, since the older adult population is growing faster than it is in developed countries. This poses major challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean and places the region at an immediate and significant disadvantage.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Reduced Inequalities

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions