Foreword

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing population ageing at an unprecedented pace, with the number of older persons expected to more than double, from 535 million in 2015 to about 1.3 billion in 2050. By then, one in four people in the region will be 60 years old or older, while the “oldest-old” (80 years or older) will constitute about one fifth of all older persons. This demographic transition towards an ageing society has deep social, economic and political implications for the region, particularly because inequalities often are exacerbated in old age.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being