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Growth Opportunities in the Longevity Economy: Demographic Shifts, Technological Innovation, and Future Market Trends
16-Jun-2026
Global
Megatrends
PLQ9-01-00-00-00
IA_2026_34664
The rise of centennial humans highlights a structural shift in demographics, economies, and care, driven by longer life expectancy and advances in healthcare. The global population is aging rapidly, with centenarians increasing at a faster rate, especially in aging societies such as Japan and parts of Europe, and gradually in countries such as India. This shift is creating a longevity economy, where older adults play a key economic role, reshaping labor markets, consumption patterns, housing, and financial planning.
However, it also highlights gaps in pension, healthcare, and caregiving systems, especially as family-based care declines. Hence, technology is enabling a shift toward continuous, preventive, and personalized care. AI, remote monitoring, smart homes, and assistive robotics support aging-in-place, improve safety, and reduce hospitalization.
At the same time, systemic changes are vital, including pension reform, lifelong learning, age-friendly infrastructure, and expanded insurance. Building a strong care economy and ensuring equitable access will be key to supporting healthy, dignified, and productive aging societies.
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The Strategic Imperative 8™
Our Megatrend Universe—Overview
Our Megatrend Universe
Key Findings
Emergence of Centennial Humans
Longevity and Demographic Trends
Technology and Innovation Trends in Longevity
Technology and Innovation Trends in Longevity
Technology and Innovation Trends in Longevity
Trends in the Longevity Economy: Healthcare and BFSI
Trends in the Longevity Economy: Mobility and Housing
Care, Automation, and Service Delivery Trends
Care, Automation, and Service Delivery Trends
Regional Snapshot: Global
Regional Snapshot: Japan
Regional Snapshot: Europe
Regional Snapshot: North America
Forward-Looking Scenarios
Trend Attractiveness Analysis
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis
Trend Opportunity Disruption Index
Trend Disruption Attractiveness Score
Trend Opportunity Growth Index
Growth Attractiveness Score
PESTE Implications for the Emergence of Centennial Humans
Growth Opportunity 1: Aging-in-Place Smart Home and Safety Solutions
Growth Opportunity 2: AI-Enabled Longevity Clinics
Growth Opportunity 3: Eldercare Assistive Robotics
Critical Success Factors for Growth
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
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However, it also highlights gaps in pension, healthcare, and caregiving systems, especially as family-based care declines. Hence, technology is enabling a shift toward continuous, preventive, and personalized care. AI, remote monitoring, smart homes, and assistive robotics support aging-in-place, improve safety, and reduce hospitalization.
At the same time, systemic changes are vital, including pension reform, lifelong learning, age-friendly infrastructure, and expanded insurance. Building a strong care economy and ensuring equitable access will be key to supporting healthy, dignified, and productive aging societies.
| Deliverable Type | Megatrends |
|---|---|
| Industries | Industrial Automation |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | PG4O-01-00-00-00 |
| WIP Number | PLQ9-01-00-00-00 |