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In 2001 more than a third of the world population was older than 35 years. This means that by 2020 this population will be older than 55 years. | In 2001 more than a third of the world population was older than 35 years. This means that by 2020 this population will be older than 55 years and will represent the "old generation" for those times. Those people will be the ones with difficulties in adapting to new environments and technology. | ||
[[Image:Median age per country in 2001.png]] | [[Image:Median age per country in 2001.png]] | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 22 May 2009
Aging
In 2001 more than a third of the world population was older than 35 years. This means that by 2020 this population will be older than 55 years and will represent the "old generation" for those times. Those people will be the ones with difficulties in adapting to new environments and technology.
