Japan's ageing population: The implications for its economy
Sep 28, 2023 · More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older. The ageing population is having a profound impact on Japan's #economy, #workforce and society.
These are the countries which are the world’s oldest democracies ...
Aug 8, 2019 · Which country today is the world’s oldest democracy? It’s a loaded question — as you’ll see, there is plenty of nuance involved in the answer. Depending on how you define …
The world's oldest populations - The World Economic Forum
Feb 22, 2023 · The number of people aged 65 and older is expected to double over the next three decades, reaching 1.6 billion in 2050. Asia is leading this trend.
Lessons in longevity from Japan’s 100-year-old Okinawans | World ...
Sep 29, 2021 · As Japan reports a record number of centenarians, Dr Bradley Wilcox explains the secrets of some of the country’s oldest people: the Okinawans.
Who are the oldest people in the world and where are they from?
Apr 29, 2022 · The world’s oldest people are all women. Four of the top 10 were born in the United States, and two were born in Japan.
Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know
Jun 17, 2025 · Indeed, the world’s oldest tree, in eastern California, is thought to be the world’s oldest living thing at more than 4,850 years old – older than the pyramids at Giza. Whether …
These are the world's oldest and youngest countries
May 2, 2016 · Around 20% of people in Japan, Germany and Italy are aged 65 or over, making the populations of these three nations the world’s oldest.
Why firstborns are more likely to become leaders
Jul 27, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders …
The 10 countries where people live the longest - The World …
Jul 7, 2015 · Sakari Momoi made headlines this week when, as the oldest living man, he passed away in Japan at the age of 112. The number of centenarians is growing fast, especially in …
Longevity: How old will people live to this century? | World …
Jul 6, 2021 · The oldest living person, Jeanne Calment of France, was 122 when she died in 1997; the current oldest person is 118-year-old Kane Tanaka of Japan. Using Bayesian …