Although the population in Malaysia is still not considered elderly in Asia, the number of elderly population has recorded a steady increase since the early 1990’s. Findings from the Department of Statistics’ 2000 Census reveal an increase in the percentage of elderly from 5.9 per cent in 1991 to 6.2 per cent (about 1.5 million) in 2000. This is a clear indication that demographic ageing is taking shape in Malaysia.

Author: Wong, ChayNee.  Publication: MIERScan, 17 April 2006.  [Download]