Share of Population Over 60 Years
Kerala has 16% population over 60; Bihar has 7% — Kerala is ageing at European speeds with Indian incomes.
Policy implication
Ageing states face a care economy crisis: who looks after the elderly when women enter the workforce?
Census 2011 2011Demographyelderlyageingdemography
Source: Census 2011 (2011). See the methodology for notes and limitations.
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