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Beijing Projected to Become Super-Aged Society by 2035 with 1 in 3 Residents Over 60
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Firstpost•19-10-2026, 08:40
Beijing Projected to Become Super-Aged Society by 2035 with 1 in 3 Residents Over 60
- •Beijing's permanent residents aged 60 and above are projected to reach 7 million by 2035, making up over a third of the population.
- •A super-aged society is defined as one where 30 percent or more of the population is aged 60 and above.
- •The demographic shift is driven by low birth rates and rising life expectancy, reflecting China's broader national trend.
- •Authorities will face mounting pressure to finance pensions, healthcare, and long-term care services for the growing elderly population.
- •A shrinking working-age population may impact the labor force, housing, and retail, prompting a greater focus on automation and productivity.
Key Questions Answered
Beijing is expected to become a super-aged society by 2035, with individuals aged 60 and above projected to account for approximately 33.3 percent, or around 7 million, of the city's permanent population.
A population is classified as an ageing society when residents aged 60 and older make up at least 10 percent of the population, an aged society at 20 percent, and a super-aged society when they reach or exceed 30 percent.
At the end of 2023, Beijing had approximately 5.29 million permanent residents aged 60 and above, which accounted for about 23.8 percent of the city's total population.
