The society of one of the most developed countries in Asia has become a 'super-aged' society.

Super-aged society: South Korea has many elderly citizens

According to new data from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea, the number of old people in the country is increasing. Currently, 20% of the population consists of citizens aged 65 and older. This statistic classifies South Korea as a 'super-aged society'.

South Korea faces a demographic problem: the birth rate is significantly decreasing and currently stands at only 0.72 children per woman, while a minimum of 2.1 children per woman is needed to maintain the population. Experts predict that if this trend continues, by 2100 the population of South Korea will shrink to 25 million, down from the current 51 million.

A similar birth rate problem is observed in other Asian countries, such as Japan and China. Factors driving the demographic shift include a harsh work culture, stagnant wages, rising living costs, changing attitudes towards marriage, and gender equality.

Many initiatives aimed at supporting families and increasing birth rates have failed to address the problem in South Korea. A similar scenario is expected in China, where the population began to decline back in 2022. According to experts, by 2035 China will resemble the city of Fushun, where 30% of the population will be over 60 years old.

The issue of demographic crisis is not only relevant for Asia. The world's population is aging, leading to many problems in social security and the economy. To tackle these future challenges, new approaches and solutions are necessary.