Population aging issue in Vietnam and experiences of dealing with population aging in some countries

Population is one of the most important factors in cause national construction and defense. work a strategic task, an urgent long-term entire Party people. In particular, determining current state population aging matter that needs fully studying. Thereby, making appropriate timely decisions to cope with aging, as well effective solutions this problem. Within scope article, authors will systematize some definitions indicators are widely used world today. The article uses qualitative research methods clarify content, specifically: popular measurement analyze situation Vietnam study experiences dealing countries draw lessons for Vietnam. Findings problem showed that: (i) according "The percentage people retirement age," has exceeded from 2019; (ii) “Elderly dependency ratio”, proportion aged 65 over compared working age 2009 2019 not reached alarming threshold population; (iii) “Aging Index”, still period “golden structure”. However, results projections also show age" on rise, 2049 18% "was aging" 2039; "Dependency ratio Elderly" shows (22%) "Aging index" Vietnam's since 2049.