Executive Summary (English): Derived Demographic Indicators for Latin America (2000-2023): Aging In

Key Points

• The aim is to summarize key demographic indicators for Latin America related to aging and dependency.
• Analysis of demographic data from 2000 to 2023.
• Compilation of aging index, dependency ratios, and demographic bonus index by country.
• Use of descriptive statistics to present findings.
• Increased aging index indicates a growing elderly population across countries.
• Dependency ratios show shifts in the balance between working-age and non-working-age populations.
• Identification of demographic bonus opportunities varies by country.