Core Insights - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Aging Office released the "2024 National Aging Career Development Bulletin," showcasing the status of population aging and the development of aging services in China for 2024 [1] Population Aging Overview - By the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above reached 31.03 million, accounting for 22.0% of the total population; those aged 65 and above reached 22.02 million, making up 15.6% of the total population [2] - The average life expectancy in China is projected to reach 79.0 years, an increase of 0.4 years from 2023, positioning it among the upper-middle-income countries globally [2] Pension System Development - The multi-pillar pension insurance system is becoming more comprehensive, with an increase in participants in various pension schemes by the end of 2024 [3] - A total of 159,300 enterprises have established enterprise annuities, with 32.42 million participants and an investment scale of 3.6 trillion yuan [3] - The third pillar of pension insurance is developing steadily, with the nationwide implementation of the personal pension system starting December 15, 2024, offering 1,010 types of pension products [3] Elderly Care Services - By the end of 2024, there are 406,000 various elderly care institutions and facilities, providing a total of 7.993 million beds [4] - The number of registered elderly care institutions is 40,000, with 5.077 million beds, of which 65.7% are nursing beds [4] - The number of elderly meal assistance points reached 75,000 by the end of 2024 [5] Health Services for the Elderly - In 2024, 141 million elderly individuals aged 65 and above received health services from grassroots medical institutions [6] - Over 85,000 partnerships between medical and elderly care institutions have been established, with more than 8,400 integrated care institutions [6] Silver Economy Expansion - By the end of 2024, 77,600 companies related to elderly products and services were registered, indicating a growing market scale for the silver economy [7] - A total of 5,188 convenience living circles have been built in 210 pilot areas, serving 118 million residents [7] Age-Friendly Environment Initiatives - The construction of an age-friendly society is deepening, with 14,500 communities undergoing age-friendly and barrier-free renovations in 2024 [8] - The cumulative support for home modifications for 2.08 million households of elderly individuals in special difficulties has been provided during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [8] Technology Accessibility for the Elderly - By the end of 2024, the number of internet users aged 60 and above reached 156 million, accounting for approximately 14.1% of the total internet users [9] - Over 1 billion domestic smart devices have undergone age-friendly modifications, and more than 3,000 commonly used websites and applications for the elderly have been adapted [9]

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