The wall chart on Population Ageing and Development 2012 presents the latest data available on 16 indicators including demographic, social and economic characteristics of the older population at the national, regional and world levels. It also contains illustrative maps and graphs, along with brief explanatory texts of selected regional and global trends on ageing and development.

This year, world population will reach 7 billion, with 855 million people living in least developed countries (LDCs). By 2050, world population will surpass 9 billion, with 1.67 billion living in LDCs.