By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and over is set to rise to 1.6 billion globally. This is more than double the figure seen in 2021. The trend is driven by two intrinsically positive factors: improved population health and female autonomy. Whilst people are living longer, women’s education is also improving, meaning they’re generally having fewer children. The effects of an ageing population are more concerning than its catalysts. Just last year, many of the world’s eyes followed the political unrest in France. When President Macron government’s announced it wished to raise the retirement …