Five-year plan for aging-friendly transformation: 2027, the coverage rate of elderly-friendly products will reach 80%

Five-year plan for aging-friendly transformation: 2027, the coverage rate of elderly-friendly products will reach 80%

As my country's aging degree continues to deepen, aging-friendly transformation has become the focus of social attention. Recently, relevant national departments have issued the "Five-Year Plan for the Transformation of Age-friendly Responsible Reform", which clearly stated that by 2027, the coverage rate of elderly-friendly products will reach 80%, providing the elderly with a more convenient and safe living environment. The following are related topics and hot content that have been hotly discussed across the Internet in the past 10 days.

1. The background and significance of aging-friendly transformation

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, as of the end of 2023, the population aged 60 and above in my country has exceeded 280 million, accounting for 19.8% of the total population. The acceleration of the aging society has made the transformation of aging-friendly aging an imminent task. Aging-friendly transformation is not only related to the quality of life of the elderly, but also an important measure to promote the development of the silver economy.

2. The main contents of the five-year plan for aging-friendly transformation

The plan clarifies three key directions for aging-friendly transformation in the next five years:Home environment transformation, public facilities are suitable for aging, and smart products are suitable for aging. Specific goals include: by 2027, the coverage rate of elderly-friendly products will reach 80%, the aging-friendly transformation rate of newly built residential buildings will reach 100%, and the coverage rate of public transportation will reach 90%.

3. Hot topics about aging-friendly transformation

1.Home environment renovation: Including barrier-free passages, anti-slip floors, smart home equipment, etc. In the past 10 days, the reading volume of Weibo topic #Home Aging-friendly Renovation Guide# has exceeded 100 million, and netizens have shared their own transformation experience.

2.Public facilities are aging-friendly: Adding seats at bus stations and adding barrier-free access to parks has become hot topics. The subway in a certain place caused controversy due to the lack of barrier-free elevators, and the number of readings on related topics exceeded 50 million.

3.Smart products are suitable for aging: Products such as mobile APP aging-friendly version, smart voice assistant, etc. have attracted attention. The "older model" mobile phone launched by a certain brand has increased sales by 200% year-on-year due to its simple interface and large font design.

4. Challenges and opportunities for aging-friendly transformation

Although there has been some progress in aging-friendly transformation, it still faces many challenges. For example, some areas have insufficient funds for renovation, and the elderly have low acceptance of new technologies. However, aging-friendly transformation also brings huge market opportunities. According to statistics, the market size of elderly-friendly products has exceeded 500 billion yuan in 2023, and is expected to exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2027.

V. Conclusion

Aging-friendly transformation is not only a necessary measure to deal with an aging society, but also an important means to promote high-quality economic development. With the implementation of the five-year plan, the elderly will enjoy a more convenient and safe living environment in the future, and the elderly-friendly industries will also usher in explosive growth. The whole society should work together to create a more friendly living space for the elderly.