Ageing and Longevity

What fast-ageing countries such as China tell us about our economic future

Yan Zhengming (L), 94, kisses the hand of his wife Zhou Suqing, 90, during their wedding ceremony at their home, on the 70th anniversary of their marriage, in Quxian county of Dazhou, Sichuan province, China, May 15, 2015. The wedding, organized by local charity groups, was a long-time wish of veteran of the World War Two Yan, who married Zhou 70 years ago, but could not afford to have a wedding ceremony, local media reported

Shifting demographics must now go hand-in-hand with policymaking - just ask China and Japan. Image: Reuters

Lauren Johnston
Research Associate, SOAS China Institute
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The Economic Demography Matrix: countries can be split into four distinct demographic profiles
The Economic Demography Matrix: countries can be split into four distinct demographic profiles Image: Lauren Johnston/World Bank
Understanding where a country lies in the matrix is a useful starting point for policymakers
Understanding where a country lies in the matrix is a useful starting point.
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