Uncertainty for the elderly
Thailand’s elderly population is growing rapidly.
The country is already considered an “ageing” society, meaning 10% of the population is aged 60 and over, and has been since 2005. It is transitioning to an “aged” society, with those aged 60 and over set to account for 20% of the population this year.
Thailand’s trajectory sees it becoming a “super-aged” society in 2031, where those aged 60 and over make up 28% of the population.
Bangkok Post Reporter
