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Global Population Aged 65+ Exceeds Youngest for First Time, Census Bureau Reports

31 Aug 2026 10:52 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

For the first time, the global population aged 65 and older surpasses those aged 5 and younger. A new U.S. Census Bureau report projects this trend to accelerate, with the U.S. aging slower than many other nations.

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