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Projected world population distribution 2017-2100, by age group
Projected world population distribution 2017-2100, by age group
Projected distribution of the world's population from 2017 to 2100, by age group
This statistic shows the distribution of the projected world population from 2017 to 2100. By 2100, about 36.7 percent of the world population is estimated to be 60 years and older.
Projected distribution of the world's population from 2017 to 2100, by age group
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| 0 - 14 years | 15 - 59 years | 60 years and over | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 26% | 62% | 13% |
| 2050 | 21.3% | 57.2% | 26% |
| 2100 | 17.7% | 54% | 36.7% |
| 0 - 14 years | 15 - 59 years | 60 years and over | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 26% | 62% | 13% |
| 2050 | 21.3% | 57.2% | 26% |
| 2100 | 17.7% | 54% | 36.7% |
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This statistic shows the distribution of the projected world population from 2017 to 2100. By 2100, about 36.7 percent of the world population is estimated to be 60 years and older.
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