Historic first: Older adults now outnumber the youngest children for the first time
- Posted on September 3, 2026
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Historic first: Older adults now outnumber the youngest children for the first time
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, International Database; Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios People 65 and older now outnumber children ages 5 and younger worldwide for the first time in recorded history, according to a new report by the U.S. Census. Why it matters: A global plunge in fertility — demographers' term for the number of children being born — and increased longevity are creating a demographic inversion that's projected to deepen for decades. It's a...
