Ageing
Population ageing results from changes in the demographic composition (fertility and mortality). It is defined as a gradual rise in the proportion of persons aged over 60 years. The Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Centre (CELADE)-Population Division of ECLAC has built up valuable experience in research, technical assistance and training on this topic, and acts as the focal point for ageing in the regional follow-up to United Nations activities in this area.
Activities
Webinar: Day Centers for People with Dementia. Experiences from Argentina and Japan
This virtual seminar, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), and the Economic Commissio...
Taller “Introducción al proceso de evaluación de la aplicación del Plan de Acción Internacional de Madrid sobre el Envejecimiento y de elaboración del...
El taller, en formato virtual, tiene como propósito principal apoyar a los países en el inicio del proceso de elaboración de sus informes nacionales v...
Virtual Briefing of national focal points to present the Guide for the preparation of the Voluntary National Report within the framework of the fifth ...
In order to support the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in the preparation and presentation of their respective national reports, ECLAC, ...
Reunión virtual de presentación de la Guía para la elaboración del informe nacional voluntario en el marco del quinto examen y evaluación de la aplica...
Con el fin de apoyar a los países de América Latina y el Caribe en la elaboración y presentación de sus respectivos informes nacionales voluntarios, e...
News
ECLAC presents new study on long-term care policies to Brazil’s National Secretary of Care
The document analyzes international experiences aimed at improving the quality of life of older persons in situations of dependency and of caregivers ...
ECLAC, the Legislature of Córdoba, and COPEC launch a virtual course on population ageing in Latin America and the Caribbean
The free, self-paced course is specifically directed at officials, advisors, and technical teams of the region's parliaments.
Boletín de envejecimiento y derechos de las personas mayores 2025 se encuentra disponible
El Boletín de Envejecimiento y Derechos de las Personas Mayores en América Latina y el Caribe busca fomentar el intercambio de experiencias y conocimi...
Publication featured
Video
The Montevideo Consensus
The Montevideo Consensus is Latin America and the Caribbean’s most important intergovernmental agreement on population and development matters, and it...
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Publication type (collection)
Infographic
Trends in population ageing and the demographic characteristics of older persons in Latin America and the Caribbean
The ageing process in Latin America and the Caribbean is accelerating rapidly, becoming one of the most significant demographic trends in the region a...
Contact
Zulma Sosa
zulma.sosa@cepal.org , +562 22102211
Daniela González Ollino
daniela.gonzalez@cepal.org , +562 22102043