India's Ageing Population: A Call for Enhanced Investment

UNFPA India chief Andrea Wojnar warns of a doubling of India's elderly population by 2050 and calls for more investment in healthcare, housing, and pensions, particularly for women. Wojnar also highlights key trends such as urbanisation, migration, and climate resilience, emphasising the need for data-driven policies and inclusive development.

The elderly population in India is expected to double by 2050, highlighting a critical need for increased investment in healthcare, housing, and pensions, especially for older women who are more likely to live alone and face poverty, said UNFPA India chief Andrea Wojnar.

In a recent interview with PTI, Wojnar discussed how key population trends such as a youthful population, ageing, urbanisation, migration, and climate resilience offer unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in India.

Projected figures show that individuals aged 60 and above will reach 346 million by 2050. Wojnar emphasised the importance of supporting this demographic with suitable healthcare, housing, and pension schemes.