An ageing world population
- Author: United Nations
- Main Title: World Economic and Social Survey 2007 , pp 7-29
- Publication Date: June 2007
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/5e48f070-en
- Language: English
The age distribution of the world’s population is undergoing a profound and unprecedented transformation. As mortality and fertility have fallen, attaining in many parts of the world levels never before seen in human history, the age distribution has been shifting gradually to older ages in a process known as “population ageing”. The shift towards older ages is reflected in rising median ages of populations, increasing proportions of older persons and decreasing proportions of children. All regions of the world are experiencing this change, and those most advanced in the process are already facing the challenge of providing for the needs of a growing population of older persons.
© United Nations
ISBN (PDF):
9789211554038
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/5e23a8b3-en
Related Subject(s):
Economic and Social Development
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Population and Demography
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Public Health
Sustainable Development Goals:
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