Prospective age and new measures of population aging: indicators for Brazil and its five regions

Abstract

Prospective age and new measures of population aging: indicators for Brazil and its five regions The topic of measuring population aging is increasingly relevant in society, particularly when defining eligibility for certain public policies. This article presents a review of the analysis of population aging in Brazil. It begins by exploring new ways to conceptualize and measure population aging, and it emphasizes a subnational perspective that enhances the understanding of the ongoing aging process in the country. The objective is to use different age concepts to measure population aging and highlight some of the inequalities in this process. The study uses data from IBGE for Brazil and its five regions, covering the period between 1980 and 2060. The study's results show that population aging is a prevailing trend throughout all regions of Brazil. However, there are notable differences in the stages of aging among these regions. Some areas are further along in the aging process, as assessed by both traditional and prospective measures. Also, prospective measures indicate a slower rate of aging compared to traditional methods.