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Seniors now outnumber young children globally, Census Bureau reports

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Globally, individuals aged 65 and older have outnumbered children aged 5 and under since 2023, according to Census Bureau data. This demographic shift is accelerating faster than anticipated by demographers. Countries like Japan and Italy are already experiencing this phenomenon, with China and India projected to follow suit. AI

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Seniors now outnumber young children globally, Census Bureau reports

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Katharina Buchholz, Contributor ·

    Seniors Worldwide Start To Outnumber Children More Rapidly Than Previously Thought

    Seniors 65 years old and over have been outnumbering children aged 5 or under across the world since 2023, the Census Bureau reports. Changes likes these are picking up speed, while demographers try to catch up.

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