Question

The proportion of elderly (60+) in India at the national level increased from 8% in 2011 to approximately what percentage in 2021?

• A. 8.5%
• B. 9.2%
• C. 10.1%
• D. 11.4%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 10.1%

• At the national level, India’s elderly increased from 8% (2011) to 10.1% in 2021, showing a rapid pace of population aging.