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Brazil's aging population: Demographic and social shifts

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Brazil’s demographic shift continues to reshape social, economic, and political structures. With the elderly population projected to reach nearly 40% by 2070, the country is on track to become the fifth largest population of people aged 60 and over by 2030. A significant milestone occurred in 2023, when the population aged 60 or older (15.6%) surpassed the group aged 15 to 24 (14.8%) for the first time. By September 2026, the number of Brazilians aged 60 or older reached approximately 33 million. This transition is occurring significantly faster than in Europe or the United States. As life expectancy at birth rose to 76.6 years in 2024, there has been a notable shift from curative medicine toward preventive health. This trend is driving the wellness market, valued at US$ 91.3 billion in 2025, which is projected to reach US$ 222.4 billion by 2034. Newer data highlights emerging social and financial challenges. Researchers at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) have developed a virtual reality game to improve balance and prevent falls among the elderly. However, mental health concerns are rising; Ministry of Social Security data shows a 15.66% increase in temporary disability benefits related to mental and behavioral disorders in 2025, with women accounting for over 63% of these cases. Financial instability is also a factor, as 83.9 million Brazilians are indebted, with 89% of those surveyed reporting negative impacts on mental health. ~~Economically, industry leaders at the 12th National Life Insurance~~ Health experts are increasingly linking lifestyle habits to these mental health and ~~Private Pension Forum warned that the current INSS system is unsustainable, projecting that in less than 30 years, there will be only one contributor for every retiree. While 96%~~ aging trends. According to Ministry of ~~the population is~~ Health Vigitel 2025 data, 20.4% of adults reported consuming at least six alcoholic drinks in ~~the financial system, only 18% currently holds life insurance, prompting calls for ‘Universal Life’ models~~ a single occasion, an increase from 15.6% in 2006. Experts note that such consumption is linked to ~~democratize protection.~~ increased depressive symptoms, anxiety, and insomnia.

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