The State of Ageing 2023-24

This new report by the Centre for Ageing Better brings together data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population. It calls for policy change to enable people to age well.

‘The State of Ageing 2023-24’ report is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. For many people today, living longer is not just a hope but an expectation. Gains in life expectancy in past decades mean that millions more of us are living into our 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, with record numbers of centenarians recorded this year.

But at the same time, there is a growing divide in experiences of ageing, with the poorest people living shorter lives and spending many more years in bad health. People from minority ethnic backgrounds experience some of the greatest inequalities.

This year’s State of Ageing paints the most detailed picture yet of the older population in England, using data from a variety of sources, including Census 2021. Ageing Better have also spoken to older people about their lives and seen their analysis of the data reflected in their experiences of ageing. The report shines a light on the growth in size and diversity of older age groups.

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