Thailand's Ageing Population Sparks National Debate
Thailand is grappling with an ageing population, with a significant shift in the demographic landscape. The question isn't just how we retire — but whether we can afford to at all.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has proposed raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65, sparking a heated debate.
The question isn't just how we retire — but whether we can afford to at all.
Thailand is transforming into a “super-aged society”, with more than 28% of the population expected to be over 60 by 2034. Currently, almost 24 million out of 65.7 million people are already over 60, while the younger generation is dwindling, with just 15 million people aged 0–21.
- Population over 60: 24 million
- Population aged 0–21: 15 million
- Expected "super-aged society" by 2034
Autor's summary: Thailand faces ageing population crisis.