Historic first: Older adults now outnumber the youngest children for the first time

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1. Thu, 3 September 2026

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   • Axios09:20first to report
     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 trend that's shifting the historic balance...

2. Fri, 4 September 2026

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   • matr.net16:15
     Global Seniors Outnumber Young Children for First Time Ever

     The world is witnessing a historic demographic shift as people aged 65 and older now outnumber children aged 5 and under. This change, driven by longer life expectancies and lower fertility rates…