Demographic Megatrend: Stocks Poised to Benefit From Global Aging

An updated edition of the September 01, 2025, article.The global population is aging at an unprecedented pace, fundamentally changing how healthcare systems, corporations and investors plan for long-term growth. As highlighted in the World Health Organization’s 2024 update, the population aged 60 and above surpassed the number of children under five for the first time in 2020 — a demographic turning point with far-reaching implications. By 2050, nearly 22% of people worldwide will be over the age of 60, wit ...