Core Insights - The aging population born in the 1960s is shifting the elderly consumption market from a "survival" model to a "development" model, indicating a growing vitality in the silver economy [1] - The "China Urban Silver Economy Development Index" was launched to provide a standardized measure for the development of the silver economy across China [1][7] Evaluation System - The index is based on a comprehensive evaluation system that includes both supply and demand, focusing on the "R&D—Production—Consumption—Supporting" ecosystem of the silver industry [2] - It consists of four layers: foundation, industry, environment, and radiation, and evaluates five dimensions: demand potential, supply level, industrial synergy, environmental support, and value creation [2] Indicator Weight Design - Industrial synergy holds the highest weight at 28%, followed by supply level at 26%, demand potential at 17%, value creation at 15%, and environmental support at 14% [3] - The index covers 10 representative cities across four major economic regions, categorized into "Balanced Development," "Regional Center," and "Specialized Practice" to ensure comprehensive evaluation [3] Policy Support - The General Office of the State Council issued guidelines in January 2024 to promote the development of the silver economy, marking a significant policy-driven acceleration [4] Market Growth - In Beijing, the number of newly established elderly care institutions reached 138,600 in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 30.54%, with smart elderly care services growing by 70.87% [5] - Cities like Shanghai and Chengdu are implementing strategic plans to enhance their silver economy sectors, focusing on high-quality development and technological innovation [5] Industry Dynamics - The index serves as a "barometer" for industry dynamics and provides guidance for local governments to optimize resource allocation and align decisions with industry needs [7] - It aims to promote differentiated development paths for cities, attracting investment and consumption in the silver economy, and driving the clustering of related industries [7]