《江苏省老龄事业发展报告（2025年）》发布

Core Insights - The report highlights that Jiangsu Province is experiencing its first zero growth in permanent population, with a slight rebound in birth rates and a notable increase in the elderly population, particularly among younger seniors aged 60-64 [1][2][3] Population Trends - By the end of 2024, Jiangsu's permanent population is projected to remain at 85.26 million, marking a zero growth compared to 2023 [2] - The birth rate is expected to increase to 426,000, up by 17,000 from 2023, marking the first rise since 2016 [2] - The elderly population aged 60 and above will reach 21.75 million, accounting for 25.5% of the total population, which is 3.5 percentage points higher than the national average [2] - The population aged 65 and above will be 15.94 million, representing 18.7% of the total, exceeding the national average by 3.1 percentage points [2] Silver Economy Development - Jiangsu is actively promoting the silver economy as a response to population aging, focusing on high-quality development in sectors such as elderly product manufacturing, elderly care services, and anti-aging industries [3] - The government has introduced a plan to accelerate the development of over ten specific areas within the silver economy, with 19 units applying to establish silver economy characteristic parks [3] Elderly Care Services - Jiangsu has developed a comprehensive elderly care service system that integrates home, community, and institutional care [4] - The province has established over 8,000 elderly meal assistance points, serving 1.356 million seniors [4] - A total of 1.8 million home community care service stations have been built, covering 85.7% of the elderly population, providing services to 3.7 million seniors [4] Institutional Development - There are currently 2,240 operational elderly care institutions in Jiangsu, with 41 classified as level five institutions, the highest in the Yangtze River Delta region [5] - The province has over 60% of its 60,700 caregivers certified through vocational skills recognition [5] Medical and Elderly Care Integration - Jiangsu is promoting the integration of medical and elderly care services, with 89 secondary and above elderly hospitals and 432 nursing homes established [6] - More than 97% of public hospitals at the secondary level or above have set up geriatric departments [6] Age-Friendly Society Initiatives - Jiangsu is advancing the construction of an age-friendly society, focusing on both hardware and software improvements [7] - The province has achieved a 100% compliance rate for the construction of elderly care facilities in new residential areas [7] - Over 1,000 barrier-free public transport stations have been newly built or renovated, with more than 17,000 low-floor buses in operation [7] Support for the Elderly - Jiangsu has established 2,804 age-friendly medical institutions, providing priority services for seniors [8] - A total of 2.08 billion yuan has been allocated for respect-for-the-elderly funds, benefiting 3.32 million seniors aged 80 and above [8] - Legal aid services for the elderly have been expanded, with nearly 8,000 cases handled [8]