Beijing is projected to enter a "super-aged" phase by 2035, with about one-third of its population aged 60 or older. The figure, reported by the Beijing Daily, reflects the demographic aging trend underway in China's capital.
According to the report, by 2035 residents aged 60 and above will make up roughly 33% of Beijing's total population. That level is classified as "super-aged" under population categories based on the share of elderly residents.
Beijing is one of China's largest cities and serves as the country's political and cultural center. The shift in its demographic structure toward an older population is expected to pose challenges for social welfare, health care and the labor force in the coming decades.
The figures come as many countries and territories across Asia grapple with rapid population aging, requiring policy responses on pensions, health care and economic development.
