However, the latest "2022 National Aging Development Bulletin" released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs reveals a thought-provoking reality: by the end of 2022, China's elderly population over 60 years old has reached 2800 million, accounting for 19 percent of the total population8%。This number is not just a cold statistic, but also a microcosm of the changes in the structure of our society, affecting everyone's daily life.
With the advent of an aging society, the rise in dependency ratios means that more families need to face the financial burden of the elderly. This is not only an economic responsibility, but also an emotional companionship. In this era of increasing elderly population, we need to learn to care more, make companionship a part of life, and make old age life more colorful.
Through the combing of the dependency ratio of each province, we can see the development status of different regions. Liaoning, Chongqing, Sichuan and other provinces have a dependency ratio of more than 24% of the elderly population, while 17 provinces such as **, Xinjiang and Guangdong are below 20%. This reflects the different paths of development in different regions, in which factors such as urbanization and population mobility play a key role.
Henan, Guangxi and other provinces have a total dependency ratio of more than 50%, which is mainly affected by the outflow of the working-age population. This allows us to see that some places are experiencing rapid urbanization, attracting a large inflow of labor through industrial upgrading and urbanization. However, this also means that these places need to face higher pressure on the elderly, and how to ensure the well-being of the elderly while economic development has become an urgent problem to be solved.
On the contrary, the total dependency ratio of Heilongjiang, Beijing, Zhejiang and other provinces is less than 40%, which is related to the high degree of aging and relatively small population inflow. These places may be more developed in terms of economic development, but they also need to face the problem of pension due to the increase in the elderly population. This requires all sectors of society to work together to find solutions.
Guangdong, as a special case, faces unique challenges with a relatively low total dependency ratio. The high urbanization rate and large population inflow have led to a relatively high proportion of the population aged 15-64 years, resulting in a relatively low dependency ratio for the elderly population. This also shows us that the relationship between demographics and urbanization is so complex and delicate.
These figures are not boring statistics, but a mirror of social change, reflecting the current situation of every family and every individual. The advent of an aging society reminds us to cherish the family, friendship and love of the present. In the hustle and bustle of city life, have we ever neglected to communicate with family, gather with friends?Perhaps, when we are in old age, these may become our most precious memories.
The aging society is not only a macro-level issue, but also directly related to the lifestyle, social circle and emotional communication of each of us. In this process, we need more care and companionship to provide more support for the elderly. This requires all sectors of society to work together to build a more caring and welcoming society.
You may feel a little away from your life with these numbers, but the future of each and every one of us is at stake. The aging society is a huge system project, which requires the joint efforts of all parties in society. Let's focus on this issue and create a better old age for ourselves and those around us from now on. In the years of common struggle, create more warm and touching stories.