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The World Now Has More Seniors Than Young People - for the First Time
The World Now Has More Seniors Than Young People - for the First Time In History
TL;DRGlobal population now has more seniors than children for the first time.
Why it matters: Aging demographics reshape markets, healthcare demand, labor forces, and tech product development priorities.
"There are now more seniors in the world than young children," reports the International Business Times, citing a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau report. And it warns that "The share of the population aged 65 and over is projected to nearly double, from 10.5 percent…
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