ELDERLY POPULATION OF KERALA

Author(s)	Ms. P LAVANYA P
Country	India
Abstract	The phenomenon of ageing in Kerala presents a unique demographic transition characterized by a steadily increasing elderly population. With improvements in healthcare, lower fertility rates, and longer life expectancy, the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above has been rising consistently, outpacing national trends. By 2001, the elderly constituted 10.5% of Kerala’s population compared to the national average of 7.5%, and this figure grew to 12.6% by 2011. Currently, an estimated 4.8 million people in Kerala are over 60 years of age. This demographic shift is accompanied by significant social transformations, including changes in family structures, community roles, and the status of elderly individuals, particularly elderly women, many of whom are widows. The study highlights the implications of this ageing trend for social policy, healthcare, and community support systems in Kerala.
Keywords	Ageing in Kerala, Demographic Transition, Geriatric Health,Widowhood Social Change
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44840
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9kvbg

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