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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] The new age of longevity is a significant investment opportunity - research shows that some 179 million people are set to retire over the next 10 years in OECD countries. 2.024 US Insti
• [New] By 2050, all ASEAN members are projected to be ageing, aged, or super-aged societies, with elderly populations expected to reach about 129 million. Insurance Business
• [New] The American population aged 65+ will grow to 83.9 million by 2050, almost twice the 43.1 million seniors recorded in 2012. Impakter
• [New] Increasing longevity assures at least gradual growth, as does its long-term defensive advantage: During tough economic times, people with insurance, especially Medicare, will seek medical care. Medical Economics
• [New] The systemic risk of the climate crisis threatens the long-term value of New York City's pension funds. National Public Pension Coalition
• [New] Ageing transformers, bidirectional energy flows, and insufficient redundancy highlighted systemic risks in California's infrastructure. Ainvest
• [New] By 2025, one in five people will be aged 60 or older, and population ageing is an irreversible trend. Rothschild & Co
• [New] The U.S. faced a shortage of approximately 80,000 truck drivers in 2023, a figure projected to exceed 100,000 by 2026 due to an ageing workforce and low entry rates. Market Data Forecast
• [New] BMW's ageing G 310 R costs $5,195, has sold in modest numbers, and is likely to be discontinued in 2026. / India New Atlas
• [New] The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have been opposed to extending a possible switch-off of the Freeview network beyond 2034, citing a change in viewing habits in favour of streaming, and the cost of maintaining ageing terrestrial TV infrastructure. Clean Feed
• [New] Ageing is one of the most pressing challenges in Singapore, said NRF noting that one in four Singaporeans are projected to be aged 65 and above by 2030. CNA
• [New] Population ageing and low birth rates are expected to have a profound impact on the growth potential of the Italian economy. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] Ageing Population and Chronic Care: The U.S. population over 65 is projected to grow by 15% by 2030, driving demand for telemedicine, remote monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics. Ainvest
• [New] Factors like population ageing and urbanization could exert a modest influence on the evolution of future world demand. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The trust funds face significant financing challenges, and without major reforms, Social Security's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program will only be able to pay full scheduled benefits until 2033. Newsweek
• [New] The SSA's 2026 COLA will raise benefits by 2.7%, providing a meaningful boost to retirees and low-income beneficiaries as living costs continue to fluctuate. Fingerlakes1.com
• [New] The demographic shift will impact the healthcare infrastructure and long-term care resources for Missouri's ageing residents. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Rising Medicare Part B premiums, which are set to increase significantly by about 9.7% in 2026, will reduce the net benefit increase for many retirees. Economic Times
• [New] The UBC robot will soon move into UBC's new Gateway health building, where researchers at the UBC Balance and Falls Research Centre, School of Kinesiology, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Centre for Aging SMART will use it to advance fall-prevention technologies and support healthier ageing. News-Medical
• [New] By application, the elderly monitoring & fall detection segment is expected to expand at a significant compound annual growth rate between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] In Japan, social security spending is forecasted to reach 38.3 trillion yen in 2025, with substantial funding directed toward pensions, rising health care costs, and expanded childcare services. Forbes
• [New] Most Canadians will benefit if they delay The Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security (OAS) payments. Cut the Crap Investing
• By 2045, the predicted prevalence of diabetes in urban areas is estimated to increase to 13.9%, due to population ageing. NCBI Bookshelf

Last updated: 17 December 2025