"Unless you live in Madrid or Barcelona, the chances are that you've noticed the very high proportion of elderly people in Spain. Hanging out together on park benches and ever-present in the local markets, these abuelos are testament to how people in Spain live long and able-bodied lives. In fact, by 2040 Spain will have the highest life expectancy on the planet together with Japan."
"Currently, 20.1 percent of the Spanish population is over 65 years old, a figure still far from Japan's 29.3 percent, but which already anticipates a demographic change of great magnitude. The nutrient-rich Mediterranean diet with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, the fantastic Spanish public healthcare system, and a lifestyle which emphasises walking and strong social bonds all play a part in making Spaniards live longer."
Spain's population is aging rapidly, with 20.1 percent over 65 and projections that Spain will share the highest life expectancy with Japan by 2040. Japan currently has 29.3 percent over 65, illustrating a demographic trajectory Spain faces. Spanish men's average life expectancy is 84.01 years and women's is 86.53 years (2024). Contributing factors include the nutrient-rich Mediterranean diet, strong public healthcare, regular walking, and robust social bonds. Increased longevity implies more age-related disease prevalence, creating challenges for the public health system and motivating examination of Japan's healthcare approaches to manage elderly care. Policy planning must adapt funding, workforce, and long-term care models.
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