Population ageing has been one of the main driving forces behind changes in pension policies. Ageing is the result of demographic trends in fertility and life expectancy. The first indicator looks into the number of births per woman and its development over the last 60 years. Changes in life expectancy – at birth and at age 65 – are shown as the second indicator. The third looks into the degree of ageing measured as the level of and change in the number of people aged 65 and above relative to the number of people of working age (20‑64). The last indicator shows the level of the average wage across countries.
Pensions at a Glance Asia/Pacific 2022
Pensions at a Glance Asia/Pacific