When will the Philippines be considered an aging population according to the United Nations? A) 2040, when 15% of the population is over 65 B) 2030, when 10% of the population is o... When will the Philippines be considered an aging population according to the United Nations? A) 2040, when 15% of the population is over 65 B) 2030, when 10% of the population is over 65 C) 2024, when 5% of the population is over 65 D) 2025, when 7% of the population is over 65
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The question is asking about when the United Nations will classify the Philippines as an aging population based on specific percentages of the population being over a certain age. It provides multiple choice options to identify the correct year and percentage.
Answer
2030, when 10% of the population is over 65.
The final answer is B) 2030, when 10% of the population is over 65
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The final answer is B) 2030, when 10% of the population is over 65
More Information
By 2030, it is projected that older Filipinos will make up 10% of the population, leading the Philippines to be considered an ageing nation.
Sources
- Chapter 1 - Ageing and Health Philippines - eria.org
- InfoBits on the growth of elderly population in PH - pids.gov.ph
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