Global ageing and urbanization are successes of humanity
1st trend - The world is rapidly ageing:

In 2006, the number of persons aged 60 and older was 650 million.
In 2025, the number will be almost double: 1.2 billion people will be 60 and older.
By 2050, there will be 2 billion people aged 60 and over in the world.
2nd trend - Our world is a growing city:

In 2007, over half of the global population lives in cities. By 2030 about three out of five people will live in cities.
Both trends are occurring at a faster rate in developing countries.

Older people play crucial roles in all societies



In our fast ageing world, older people are increasingly playing a crucial role - by volunteering work, transmitting experience and knowledge, helping their families with caring responsibilities or in paid work. These contributions can only be ensured if older persons enjoy good health and if societies address their needs.

"The number of older persons is projected to more than triple worldwide over the next half century"

For more info visit http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities/en/index.html