Every 25th Czech older than 80

Every 25th Czech (or one in 25) is over the age of 80, a study conducted by the country’s Institute for Labour and Social Affairs has learned. A quarter of a century ago, the number stood at one in 40. Last year, there were more almost 419,000 people in the country over the age of 80, compared to 259,000 in the year 1990. Specialists say marked increase in the number of people living to ripe old age is the single most significant demographic change in the Czech Republic this century.

Author: Jan Velinger