GITNUXREPORT 2026

Senior Statistics

Global senior populations are rapidly rising and facing varied economic and health challenges.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2023, 10.1% of US seniors lived in poverty.

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The median income for US households headed by 65+ was $50,290 in 2022.

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52% of US seniors receive Social Security as their primary income source in 2023.

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Average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $1,827 monthly in 2023.

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25% of seniors aged 65+ in the US have no retirement savings in 2022.

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Homeownership rate among US seniors is 80.4% in 2022.

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Median net worth of senior households in US is $410,000 in 2022.

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14% of US seniors worked part-time or full-time in 2023.

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Globally, 15% of seniors live in poverty, varying by region in 2022.

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In the EU, average pension replacement rate is 58.2% for men and 62.1% for women in 2022.

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US seniors' healthcare spending averages $12,619 annually in 2022.

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78% of seniors have Medicare coverage in the US in 2023.

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Retirement account balances average $88,400 for ages 65-74 in 2022 US.

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41% of seniors worry about affording long-term care in 2023.

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In Japan, senior poverty rate is 19.7% in 2022.

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UK state pension is £203.85 weekly for full new state pension in 2023.

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67% of US seniors have debt, averaging $60,000 in 2022.

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In Canada, average senior income is CAD 32,400 in 2021.

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72% of US seniors rely on Social Security for 50%+ of income in 2023.

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28.7% of US adults 65+ have diagnosed diabetes in 2022.

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10.6% of US seniors have Alzheimer's or related dementia in 2023.

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75% of US seniors have at least one chronic condition in 2022.

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Average life expectancy for US women 65+ is 20.8 additional years in 2021.

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16% of US seniors report depression symptoms in 2023.

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50.5% of US seniors are up to date on vaccinations like flu in 2022.

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Globally, 15% of seniors have mobility limitations in 2022.

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In the US, 32% of seniors fall annually, leading to 3 million ER visits.

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81% of US nursing home residents are women in 2023.

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for US seniors, 23% of deaths in 2022.

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37% of US seniors have arthritis, affecting 54 million adults.

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Cancer incidence rate for ages 65+ is 1,909 per 100,000 in US 2020.

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9.2% of US seniors smoke cigarettes in 2022.

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Obesity rate among US seniors is 28.8% in 2022.

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58% of US seniors get recommended physical activity levels in 2023.

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Hearing loss affects 1 in 3 US seniors over 65 in 2023.

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Vision impairment in 4.2% of US seniors aged 65+ in 2022.

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85% of US seniors take prescription medications daily in 2023.

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Osteoporosis affects 12.6% of US adults 50+ in 2022.

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54% of US seniors live in suburban areas in 2022.

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28% of US seniors live alone in 2023.

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Median home value for senior-owned homes in US is $285,000 in 2022.

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4% of US seniors are homeless on any given night in 2023 estimates.

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80% of seniors prefer to age in place in their communities.

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In the US, 1.3 million seniors live in nursing homes in 2022.

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35% of seniors need home modifications for aging in place in 2023.

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Rural seniors in US are 20% more likely to live alone than urban.

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15% of US seniors move after age 65, mostly locally.

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Assisted living facilities house 1 million US seniors in 2023.

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68% of seniors own their homes free and clear in 2022 US.

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Multigenerational living increased 271% for seniors since 2007 in US.

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In EU, 40% of seniors live alone in 2022.

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Senior housing waitlists average 12 months in US urban areas 2023.

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22% of US seniors report housing cost burdens over 30% income.

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities serve 650,000 seniors in US 2023.

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In Canada, 7% of seniors live in collective dwellings like residences.

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UK has 500,000 seniors in care homes in 2023.

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45% of US seniors age 75+ live alone.

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In 2023, the global population aged 65 and over reached 761 million, representing 9.7% of the world's total population.

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By 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65, up from one in 11 in 2019.

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In the United States, the number of adults aged 65+ is projected to reach 83 million by 2050, nearly double from 2012.

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Women outnumber men in the 65+ age group globally by a ratio of 1.2:1 as of 2022.

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The fastest-growing segment of the senior population is those aged 85+, expected to triple by 2060 in the US.

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In Europe, 21.6% of the population was aged 65+ in 2023.

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Japan's senior population (65+) constitutes 29% of its total population in 2023.

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In China, over 200 million people were aged 60+ in 2023, accounting for 14.9% of the population.

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The US senior population grew by 38% from 2010 to 2020.

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Globally, the number of centenarians (100+) increased to 573,000 in 2020.

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In 2022, 56.8 million Americans were aged 65+, or 17.3% of the population.

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Life expectancy at birth reached 73.4 years globally in 2023, with seniors contributing to longevity trends.

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In India, the 60+ population was 138 million in 2021, projected to 319 million by 2050.

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Canada's senior population (65+) was 19% in 2023.

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In Australia, 16.6% of the population was 65+ in 2022.

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Brazil's 65+ population grew to 10.9% in 2022.

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In South Korea, seniors (65+) reached 18.6% of population in 2023.

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Germany's 65+ population is 22.3% as of 2023.

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In the UK, 18.6% were 65+ in 2022.

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France's senior share (65+) is 21% in 2023.

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62% of US seniors use smartphones daily in 2023.

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45% of US seniors aged 65+ own smart home devices in 2023.

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73% of seniors use the internet in 2023 US.

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32% of US seniors use social media daily in 2023.

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Telehealth usage among US seniors rose to 37% in 2022.

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26% of seniors video chat weekly with family in 2023.

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55% of US seniors 65-74 use email daily, 38% for 75+.

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Online banking used by 71% of US seniors in 2023.

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40% of seniors shop online weekly in US 2023.

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Wearable tech adoption by seniors is 20% in 2023 US.

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68% of seniors stream video content like Netflix monthly.

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Voice assistants like Alexa used by 24% of US seniors 2023.

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15% of seniors use ride-sharing apps like Uber monthly.

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Tablet ownership among US seniors is 49% in 2023.

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29% of seniors play online games in 2023.

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Email is the top internet activity for 89% of seniors.

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52% of US seniors get news online in 2023.

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Smartwatch usage for health tracking by 18% seniors.

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61% of seniors comfortable with AI assistance in 2023.

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Podcast listening by 22% of US seniors weekly.

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77% of US seniors 65+ have cell phones, 96% landlines less.

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77% of US seniors 65+ have cell phones, 96% landlines less.

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Picture a world where your neighborhood, your workplace, and the very fabric of society are being reshaped by a powerful and unprecedented demographic force, as revealed by staggering statistics that show by 2050 one in every six people globally will be over the age of 65, nearly doubling the senior population in the United States alone while highlighting both the growing opportunities and profound challenges—from financial security and health to technology adoption and housing—facing this rapidly expanding generation.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the global population aged 65 and over reached 761 million, representing 9.7% of the world's total population.
By 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65, up from one in 11 in 2019.
In the United States, the number of adults aged 65+ is projected to reach 83 million by 2050, nearly double from 2012.
In 2023, 10.1% of US seniors lived in poverty.
The median income for US households headed by 65+ was $50,290 in 2022.
52% of US seniors receive Social Security as their primary income source in 2023.
28.7% of US adults 65+ have diagnosed diabetes in 2022.
10.6% of US seniors have Alzheimer's or related dementia in 2023.
75% of US seniors have at least one chronic condition in 2022.
54% of US seniors live in suburban areas in 2022.
28% of US seniors live alone in 2023.
Median home value for senior-owned homes in US is $285,000 in 2022.
62% of US seniors use smartphones daily in 2023.
45% of US seniors aged 65+ own smart home devices in 2023.
73% of seniors use the internet in 2023 US.

Global senior populations are rapidly rising and facing varied economic and health challenges.

Economic Indicators

In 2023, 10.1% of US seniors lived in poverty.
The median income for US households headed by 65+ was $50,290 in 2022.
52% of US seniors receive Social Security as their primary income source in 2023.
Average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $1,827 monthly in 2023.
25% of seniors aged 65+ in the US have no retirement savings in 2022.
Homeownership rate among US seniors is 80.4% in 2022.
Median net worth of senior households in US is $410,000 in 2022.
14% of US seniors worked part-time or full-time in 2023.
Globally, 15% of seniors live in poverty, varying by region in 2022.
In the EU, average pension replacement rate is 58.2% for men and 62.1% for women in 2022.
US seniors' healthcare spending averages $12,619 annually in 2022.
78% of seniors have Medicare coverage in the US in 2023.
Retirement account balances average $88,400 for ages 65-74 in 2022 US.
41% of seniors worry about affording long-term care in 2023.
In Japan, senior poverty rate is 19.7% in 2022.
UK state pension is £203.85 weekly for full new state pension in 2023.
67% of US seniors have debt, averaging $60,000 in 2022.
In Canada, average senior income is CAD 32,400 in 2021.
72% of US seniors rely on Social Security for 50%+ of income in 2023.

Economic Indicators Interpretation

While a statistical majority of American seniors navigate their golden years on a surprisingly sturdy, if not luxurious, financial tightrope—bolstered by high homeownership and median net worth—the sobering reality is that a significant minority are perilously underfunded, relying heavily on modest Social Security checks while staring down the barrel of poverty, healthcare debt, and an empty retirement account.

Health Statistics

28.7% of US adults 65+ have diagnosed diabetes in 2022.
10.6% of US seniors have Alzheimer's or related dementia in 2023.
75% of US seniors have at least one chronic condition in 2022.
Average life expectancy for US women 65+ is 20.8 additional years in 2021.
16% of US seniors report depression symptoms in 2023.
50.5% of US seniors are up to date on vaccinations like flu in 2022.
Globally, 15% of seniors have mobility limitations in 2022.
In the US, 32% of seniors fall annually, leading to 3 million ER visits.
81% of US nursing home residents are women in 2023.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for US seniors, 23% of deaths in 2022.
37% of US seniors have arthritis, affecting 54 million adults.
Cancer incidence rate for ages 65+ is 1,909 per 100,000 in US 2020.
9.2% of US seniors smoke cigarettes in 2022.
Obesity rate among US seniors is 28.8% in 2022.
58% of US seniors get recommended physical activity levels in 2023.
Hearing loss affects 1 in 3 US seniors over 65 in 2023.
Vision impairment in 4.2% of US seniors aged 65+ in 2022.
85% of US seniors take prescription medications daily in 2023.
Osteoporosis affects 12.6% of US adults 50+ in 2022.

Health Statistics Interpretation

While life expectancy for women at 65 offers a promising two-decade horizon, the reality for many seniors is a complex landscape of chronic conditions—from heart disease to dementia—where managing health often feels like a full-time job overshadowed by the ever-present risks of falls, medication regimens, and preventable illnesses, painting a picture not of serene golden years but of a hard-won and precarious balance.

Housing and Living

54% of US seniors live in suburban areas in 2022.
28% of US seniors live alone in 2023.
Median home value for senior-owned homes in US is $285,000 in 2022.
4% of US seniors are homeless on any given night in 2023 estimates.
80% of seniors prefer to age in place in their communities.
In the US, 1.3 million seniors live in nursing homes in 2022.
35% of seniors need home modifications for aging in place in 2023.
Rural seniors in US are 20% more likely to live alone than urban.
15% of US seniors move after age 65, mostly locally.
Assisted living facilities house 1 million US seniors in 2023.
68% of seniors own their homes free and clear in 2022 US.
Multigenerational living increased 271% for seniors since 2007 in US.
In EU, 40% of seniors live alone in 2022.
Senior housing waitlists average 12 months in US urban areas 2023.
22% of US seniors report housing cost burdens over 30% income.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities serve 650,000 seniors in US 2023.
In Canada, 7% of seniors live in collective dwellings like residences.
UK has 500,000 seniors in care homes in 2023.
45% of US seniors age 75+ live alone.

Housing and Living Interpretation

The American senior experience is a precarious blend of suburban home equity and solitary independence, where the widespread desire to age in place crashes against the harsh realities of affordability, necessary renovations, and daunting waitlists, revealing a housing landscape that is often as isolating as it is valuable.

Population Demographics

In 2023, the global population aged 65 and over reached 761 million, representing 9.7% of the world's total population.
By 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65, up from one in 11 in 2019.
In the United States, the number of adults aged 65+ is projected to reach 83 million by 2050, nearly double from 2012.
Women outnumber men in the 65+ age group globally by a ratio of 1.2:1 as of 2022.
The fastest-growing segment of the senior population is those aged 85+, expected to triple by 2060 in the US.
In Europe, 21.6% of the population was aged 65+ in 2023.
Japan's senior population (65+) constitutes 29% of its total population in 2023.
In China, over 200 million people were aged 60+ in 2023, accounting for 14.9% of the population.
The US senior population grew by 38% from 2010 to 2020.
Globally, the number of centenarians (100+) increased to 573,000 in 2020.
In 2022, 56.8 million Americans were aged 65+, or 17.3% of the population.
Life expectancy at birth reached 73.4 years globally in 2023, with seniors contributing to longevity trends.
In India, the 60+ population was 138 million in 2021, projected to 319 million by 2050.
Canada's senior population (65+) was 19% in 2023.
In Australia, 16.6% of the population was 65+ in 2022.
Brazil's 65+ population grew to 10.9% in 2022.
In South Korea, seniors (65+) reached 18.6% of population in 2023.
Germany's 65+ population is 22.3% as of 2023.
In the UK, 18.6% were 65+ in 2022.
France's senior share (65+) is 21% in 2023.

Population Demographics Interpretation

The world is gracefully but relentlessly aging, as we're rapidly trading schoolyards for rocking chairs on a planetary scale.

Technology Adoption

62% of US seniors use smartphones daily in 2023.
45% of US seniors aged 65+ own smart home devices in 2023.
73% of seniors use the internet in 2023 US.
32% of US seniors use social media daily in 2023.
Telehealth usage among US seniors rose to 37% in 2022.
26% of seniors video chat weekly with family in 2023.
55% of US seniors 65-74 use email daily, 38% for 75+.
Online banking used by 71% of US seniors in 2023.
40% of seniors shop online weekly in US 2023.
Wearable tech adoption by seniors is 20% in 2023 US.
68% of seniors stream video content like Netflix monthly.
Voice assistants like Alexa used by 24% of US seniors 2023.
15% of seniors use ride-sharing apps like Uber monthly.
Tablet ownership among US seniors is 49% in 2023.
29% of seniors play online games in 2023.
Email is the top internet activity for 89% of seniors.
52% of US seniors get news online in 2023.
Smartwatch usage for health tracking by 18% seniors.
61% of seniors comfortable with AI assistance in 2023.
Podcast listening by 22% of US seniors weekly.
77% of US seniors 65+ have cell phones, 96% landlines less.
77% of US seniors 65+ have cell phones, 96% landlines less.

Technology Adoption Interpretation

The digital senior citizen isn't just forwarding chain emails anymore; they're deftly navigating a world of smart homes, streaming services, and online banking, proving that tech adoption is less about age and more about embracing a permanently wired, and often quite savvy, new reality.

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