Global Aging
Projected Population Growth
An Aging World
Despite important calls to emphasize the equipping of young leaders, one of the most transformational demographic trends of our time is global aging. Due to advances in medicine and health care, more and more of the global population will live well beyond their seventies.
A growing segment of the global population – including Christians – will have an entire season of life after working age. This generation is an untapped agent of gospel witness and in many contexts will increasingly represent those lacking gospel access.
Changing Asia
Asian nations will soon become the center of our aging world. The transformation will place increasing strains on governments to provide resources for the aged.
Latin America is already reflecting demographic trends common to older Western nations.
Global Age Distribution
Median Age By Country 1950
Median Age By Country 2020
Countries With Growing Aging Populations
% of population aged 65+
