Population aging: a socio-demographic phenomenon

Population aging is a new phenomenon in many countries of the world, although there are differences among the various region of the world in this field. So that the steepest rate of decline in fertility and quickest rates of population aging in developing countries is taking place. Iran is also dramatic decline of fertility rates in the seventies and the continuation and intensification of the eighties, age composition of population will be aging in the near future. The speed and high intensity fertility decline in Iran is a steeper slope from other countries. In ran in 2015, around 10% of the population is older than 60 years. In just 35 years’ time, this will have increased to around 33% of the population. What makes the process of elderly a matter of concern is the absence of a comprehensive population policy and master plan on aging. Now, if neglected, neglect and lack of planning in the near future, elderly population, especially women, will be faced with many problems. In this paper we try to explore the phenomenon of aging in different dimensions. Then, for a correct understanding of the concerns among experts about the policy and implementation of population policies, after reviewing the most important studies in the field of population aging, the dimensions and indicators of aging population are mentioned.