The Longevity Economy: Building a Future for All Generations

This video is part of: Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems

By 2080, there will be more people over the age of 65 than children under the age of 18. The world is at a pivotal moment in its demographic transition. With over a quarter of us living in countries where population growth has peaked and life expectancy rising, we face both challenges and unprecedented opportunities. A true longevity economy means people can live longer, healthier and more financially secure lives - but to get there, we need resilient financial systems and sustainable policies that redefine economic participation for older generations. This shift is already happening, with innovative solutions emerging around the world to meet the needs of an ageing population. The question is: will we proactively take the lead in shaping this change? Read our new longevity white paper to learn how we can build a future where all generations thrive: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_Proofing_the_Longevity_Economy_2025.pdf

By 2080, there will be more people over the age of 65 than children under the age of 18.

The world is at a pivotal moment in its demographic transition. With over a quarter of us living in countries where population growth has peaked and life expectancy rising, we face both challenges and unprecedented opportunities.

A true longevity economy means people can live longer, healthier and more financially secure lives - but to get there, we need resilient financial systems and sustainable policies that redefine economic participation for older generations.

This shift is already happening, with innovative solutions emerging around the world to meet the needs of an ageing population. The question is: will we proactively take the lead in shaping this change?

Read our new longevity white paper to learn how we can build a future where all generations thrive: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_Proofing_the_Longevity_Economy_2025.pdf