Brazil's Aging Population Accelerates, Life Expectancy Hits 76.6 Years

IBGE data shows Brazil's population is aging rapidly, with life expectancy rising from 71.1 years in 2000 to 76.6 years in 2024, and the share of those 60+ nearly doubling to 15.6%. Projections indicate population peak in 2041 and 37.8% elderly by 2070, signaling sustained pressure on healthcare and pension systems. The trend is confirmed by official statistics, but the pace of future aging depends on fertility and mortality assumptions.