In America today a 70-year-old man has a 2% chance of dying within a year; in 1940 this milestone was passed at 56.
Getting to grips with longevity
In 1950 just 5% of the world’s population was over 65; in 2015 the share was 8%.
Fuente: The Economist, 10 julio 2017.
Fuente: The Economist, 10 julio 2017.