site.btaElderly in Bulgaria Lack Guaranteed Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care, Social Services

According to data from the National Statistical Institute and the Ministry of Health, presented during the roundtable, at the end of 2022 people aged 65 and over accounted for 1,515,383 people or 23.5% of this country's population. According to the same data, during the period 2020-2034, the population aged 65+ is expected to continue increasing. The statistical forecast shows that in 2027 the share of the population aged 65+ in the total population of this country will amount to 24.5%, at the end of 2034 - 27.6%, and by the end of 2060 it will reach 31%.