Older adults outnumber young children
Thursday 3rd September, 2026
People aged 65 and over now outnumber children aged five and under worldwide, as falling birth rates and longer lives reshape populations and economies.
This gives Rightmove a chance to talk about how an ageing population is changing housing needs, from accessible homes to downsizing and local services in the UK.
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Why have we flagged this?
The global ageing milestone could reshape housing demand, giving Rightmove an opportunity to share data on accessible homes, downsizing and property trends among older households.
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