Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A demographic shift toward a higher proportion of elderly citizens, which increases demand for health care and social services and strains government budgets.
AP course connection
Topic 5.8: 5.8 Causes and Effects of Demographic Change