Spain surpasses 20% of people over 65 for the first time
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Spain has reached a historic milestone: for the first time, more than 20% of its population is 65 years of age or older. According to 2025 data compiled by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 10,178,625 people aged 65 or over now live in the country.
This increase reflects a profound change in Spanish society. Over recent decades, life expectancy has risen and the birth rate has fallen, so the proportion of older people in the total population continues to grow. Experts point out that this phenomenon is a long-term trend rather than an isolated event.
Population ageing has consequences in several areas. It affects, for example, the pension system, healthcare, and services for dependent people. For this reason, the growth of this age group is an important issue for public debate and for the planning of government policies in the coming years.
In short, Spain is entering a new demographic stage. With more than 20% of its inhabitants over 65, the country will have to adapt to the challenges posed by an increasingly aged society.
Sources: todoalicante.es
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