Social Media Ideas for China Aging Population

Japan’s elderly population grows to its largest share yet

About 36.24 million people — 29.6% of the country's population — are 65 and older, up 20,000 from a year earlier, government data shows.

Beijing’s population to enter super-aged phase by 2035

Beijing will become a “super-aged” city by 2035, with one-third of its population aged 60 or over, as China faces a rapidly ageing population and declining fertility. By the end of...

Don’t leave Asia’s ageing debate until it’s too late

Last month, Japan’s internal affairs ministry released its yearly data ahead of Respect for the Aged Day. People aged 65 and over now make up a record 29.6 per cent of the populati...

Elderly outnumber children in nearly all Japan prefectures

Asia's richest country is now super-aged, with more than 1 in 5 citizens 65 or older

Singapore has become a super-aged society, with 21.4% of its citizens aged 65 and older, according to a government report released Friday.

Asia’s aging population will redefine retirement, care—and independence

Adults in Asia are increasingly prioritizing autonomy, health, and financial security over maximizing the inheritance they leave behind.

Study Says China’s Population Could Be Far Smaller Than Official Data Suggests

A new analysis argues that China’s population may be substantially smaller than official figures suggest, raising questions about the country’s labor force, consumer market, and l...

As Asia grays, can an aging Philippines avoid its neighbors’ fate?

As the share of older Filipinos grows and fewer babies are born, the urgency to prepare rises

The U.S. Will Have More Seniors Than Children by 2029

This graphic shows how the U.S. population is aging, with seniors projected to outnumber children by 2029.

Taiwan faces twin demographic milestones in 2027

Japan records more than 100,000 centenarians amid aging population crisis

Japan now has a record 107,677 people age 100 or older as officials warn of mounting demographic and economic challenges.

Hong Kong’s HK$500b silver economy by 2034 offers ‘blue ocean’ prospects: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s silver economy is set to become a HK$500 billion (US$63.8 billion) market by 2034, the city’s finance chief has said, urging the elderly care industry to deploy technol...

Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing

Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.

65歳以上が総人口の29.6％に、過去最高を更新　総務省推計

Ageing population in Ireland will see rise of up to 58 per cent in need for family care

Report says demographic change will put increasing pressure on family carers and formal care services

Japan now has more than 100,000 people who are 100 or older

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country’s rapidly aging and declining pop...

South Korea is the stark future of super-aged societies

In December 2024, the share of South Koreans ages 65 and older surpassed 20% for the first time, making it what demographers like us call a “super-aged society.” By August 2026 tha...

How South Korea Is Tackling Its Super‑Aging Problem – And What Other Aging Nations Can Learn From Its Experience

Aging societies should be seen as desirable by lowering resource demands. Some countries like South Korea seek to manage the economic shift.

Vietnam's 'silver economy' emerges to fill gaps in family care

In world's second most populous country, empty schools are turned to nursing homes as birth rate hits lowest in decades

Primary schools and kindergartens across China are being turned into nursing homes and senior centers as a record-low birth rate empties classrooms and the number of elderly reside...

Centenarians top 100,000 in Asian country with world's second oldest population

The number of centenarians across Japan topped 100,000 for the first time, the health ministry said Tuesday.

Population Age Structures of Countries

PORTLAND, USA, September 1 (IPS) - The age structures of populations vary considerably across countries. Some countries have relatively young populations, with large proportions c...

More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older

Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.

How to solve Hong Kong’s triple whammy: ageing population, baby dearth and job losses?

In the fourth of our series of previews on the five-year plan and policy address, to be announced on September 16, Fiona Sun and Edith Lin analyse how to improve livelihoods in the...