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The rapid increase in both the number and proportion of older persons in the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will have multifaceted implications for social and economic development. The first BRICS Meeting on Aging organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) China provided a comprehensive review of developments in the field of population aging in these countries.<\/p>\n
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In 2015, BRICS countries were home to over 380 million older persons aged 60 and above. This represents about 42% of the world’s population and the trend is projected to move upwards. Such a rapid increase in both the number and proportion of older persons will have multifaceted implications for the social and economic development of these countries, as well as for their social and economic transition in the coming decades.<\/p>\n
The first BRICS Meeting on Aging organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) China, provided a comprehensive review of developments in the field of population aging in BRICS countries. In particular, discussions during the event focused on common challenges faced by these countries, analyses of national experiences in coping with, and harnessing opportunities presented by aging, and the presentation of findings and recommendations for BRICS countries and others.<\/p>\n
Policymakers, academics, students, and private sector representatives from BRICS countries, attended the event. Invited participants from other countries also took part in the discussions to provide wider and in-depth input on meeting topics.<\/p>\n
As an established expert on aging in Russia and beyond, World Population\u00a0Program Deputy Director Sergei Scherbov was invited to attend the meeting and brainstorm with other participants on how to promote collaborations on aging among BRICS countries. He gave a presentation on the state of world population aging as measured using the newest indicators developed at IIASA.<\/p>\n