Growing Old Before Becoming Rich

<p>This report discusses how Sri Lanka can prepare for the challenges of an aging population.</p><p>By 2050 Sri Lanka will go through an unprecedented demographic transition into an aging population at a lower level of per capita income than other aging economies. This publication analyzes the living arrangements and incomes of the over-60s in Sri Lanka and patterns and trends of aging. It identifies the challenges the country is likely to face and suggests how policy makers can tackle them.</p>