With the rising costs of healthcare steeply outpacing inflation, could more people afford it by investing in the sector? That’s part of the idea behind the first two ETFs by longtime healthcare consulting firm Milliman. In November, the company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Milliman Healthcare Inflation Guard (MHIG) and Healthcare Inflation Plus (MHIP) funds. Those will be the first in a broader line of ETFs designed to help address financial risks among workers, retirees, comp ...

Core Insights - Sri Lanka's population reached 21,781,800 in 2024, an increase of 1,422,361 since 2012, indicating a moderate growth rate [2] - The proportion of the working-age population (ages 15-64) slightly decreased to 66.7% from 66.9% in 2012, while the elderly population (ages 65 and above) rose from 7.9% to 12.6%, highlighting an aging population trend [2] - The rural population increased by 1,343,596, while the urban population grew by 114,733, and the plantation population decreased by 35,968, reflecting shifts in demographic distribution [2] Population Structure Changes - The data indicates a decline in the youth population and an increase in the elderly population, which may lead to future labor shortages, rising healthcare costs, and increased demand for retirement security systems [2] - The gender imbalance persists, with females constituting 51.7% of the population, outnumbering males by 757,112 [2] Housing and Urban Development - There are 6,030,541 housing units occupied, an increase of 822,801 units since 2012, representing a growth rate of 15.8% [2] - The slowdown in housing growth in key areas suggests pressures on urban development and housing affordability [2]