Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing trend of population aging in China, highlighting that 20 provinces have entered a moderate aging society, with a significant rise in the low-age elderly population in Yunnan province [1][4]. Summary by Sections Population Aging Trends - The elderly population (60 years and above) in Yunnan has been growing rapidly, with the proportion of those aged 60-64 increasing from 25.60% in 2021 to 32.61% in 2024, accounting for 90.5% of the increase in the elderly population [1][4]. - National standards define a society as aging when the population aged 60 and above reaches 10% or those aged 65 and above reaches 7% [1]. Current Statistics - As of the end of 2024, Yunnan's permanent population is 46.55 million, with 8.34 million (17.9%) aged 60 and above, and 5.62 million (12.1%) aged 65 and above [4]. - Despite Yunnan not yet being classified as a moderately aging society, the growth trend indicates it will accelerate towards this classification in the coming years [4]. Provincial Comparisons - In 2024, 20 provinces have entered moderate aging, with notable statistics from several provinces: - Jilin: 6.55 million (28.28%) aged 60 and above, 4.50 million (19.42%) aged 65 and above - Chongqing: 8.01 million (25.11%) aged 60 and above, 6.02 million (18.87%) aged 65 and above - Beijing: 5.14 million (23.50%) aged 60 and above, 3.59 million (16.50%) aged 65 and above [5][6]. Historical Context - The number of provinces classified as moderately aging has more than doubled in just seven years, from 6 provinces in 2018 to 20 provinces currently [6]. - The northern regions, particularly Northeast China, exhibit a higher aging rate compared to southern regions, with 12 out of the 20 provinces being from the north [6].

在这20个省份中，有12个来自北方地区 云南统计局发布，2024年末，云南全省常住人口4655万人，其中，60岁及以上人口834万，占常住人口的比重为17.9%；65岁 及以上人口562万，占常住人口的比重为12.1%。根据这组数据，虽然云南还没有进入中度老龄化，但是从老年人口增长趋势 来看，未来几年将加速进入中度老龄化。 从历史数据来看，近年来，老龄化程度持续加快。2018年，全国仅有辽宁、上海、山东、四川、江苏和重庆等6个省份65岁人 口已经超过14%，即进入中度老龄化阶段。只过了7年时间，进入中度老龄化的省份就增长了两倍多。 其实，梳理各省份2024年的统计公报及其他渠道发布的官方数据来看，目前，全国已经有20个省份进入了中度老龄化阶段。 | | 60岁及以上(万人) | 60岁及以上占比 | 65岁及以上(万人) | 65岁及以上占比 | 备注 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 吉林 | 655. 26 | 28. 28% | 450. 11 | 19. 42% | | | 黑龙江 | | | 588 | 19. 40% | | | 重庆 | 801. ...