# Demographic aging in Chile and Colombia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-aging-in-chile-and-colombia > Updated: 2026-10-09T23:00:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Chile and Colombia are facing significant demographic shifts characterized by aging populations, which are creating economic and public health challenges. In Chile, Dr. Karla Rubilar has called for an expanded debate regarding pension reform and healthcare financing to address the needs of a rapidly aging demographic. Proposed solutions include mechanisms to complement pension savings, such as contributions linked to consumption, to ensure sufficient income for retirees and manage rising healthcare costs. Broader regional projections indicate that Chile’s population over age 60 is expected to rise to 32.1% by 2050. Medical experts have emphasized the necessity of increased cardiovascular prevention to manage age-related risks like hypertension and diabetes. Similarly, Colombia is experiencing rising life expectancy and declining fertility rates, with projections suggesting one in five citizens will be over 65 by 2050. These shifts pose structural risks to fiscal sustainability and the ratio of working-age individuals to elderly dependents. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Demographic shifts in Chile and Colombia drive health and economic concerns Chile and Colombia face rapid demographic aging, prompting calls for improved cardiovascular healthcare and warnings regarding the economic and fiscal sustainability of pension systems. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/demographic-shifts-in-chile-and-colombia-drive-health-and-economic-concerns ### 2026-09-13: Karla Rubilar calls for expanded pension and healthcare debate in Chile Dr. Karla Rubilar calls for an expanded pension debate in Chile, linking retirement income needs with the rising costs of healthcare due to rapid demographic aging. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karla-rubilar-calls-for-expanded-pension-and-healthcare-debate-in-chile --- Cite as: Demographic aging in Chile and Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-aging-in-chile-and-colombia