Kerala has a population of 3.30 crore. The proportion of the elderly in Kerala’s population, already the highest in India, is set to go up from 12 percent to 20 percent by 2026, an expert said.
“By 2026, the geriatric population in Kerala will touch 20 percent due primarily to demographic transition,” said Gopukrishnan Pillai, a geriatric care expert, at the launch of a healthcare clinic attached to Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute.
‘The “demographic transition” in Kerala is characterized by increased life expectancy which stands at 74.1 years as compared the national average of 65 years.’