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Longevity Economy Infographic
Breaking down the numbers
Globally, population aged 60 or over is growing faster than all younger age groups (UN world population prospects, 2017)
Globally, population aged 60 or over is growing faster than all younger age groups (UN world population prospects, 2017)
In Japan, 1 in 3 individuals is 60+ years old
In Europe that’s 1 in 4
In Japan, as of 2014, 1 in 3 individuals is 60+ years old
In Europe that’s 1 in 4 as of 2017
2015, 901 million
2030, 1.4 billion
2050, 2.1 billion
2100, 3.1 billion
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Globally, the number of persons aged 60 or above is expected to more than double by 2050 and reach 2.1 billion
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The number of persons aged 80 or over is projected to triple by 2050 and reach 425 million
60+ population projection for select continents, 2050
OCEANIA 23%
ASIA 24%
NORTH AMERICA 28%
EUROPE 35%
The Longevity Economy is already one of the most significant contributors to overall US economic activity (The Longevity Economy Oxford Economics report)
The Longevity Economy is already one of the most significant contributors to overall US economic activity (The Longevity Economy Oxford Economics report)
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Global spending power by 60+ year olds is expected to reach $15 trillion by 2020
52% of US GDP is expected to be accounted for by 50+ year old Americans by 2032
Baby boomers spend more money online than previous generations
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