The need for elderly care is growing.
According to the results of the 2024 Mid-Term Population and Housing Census conducted by the General Statistics Office, Vietnam has 14.2 million people aged 60 and over. It is projected that by 2030, this number will reach approximately 18 million.
This trend highlights the urgent need to ensure social security, improve the quality of healthcare, and develop long-term care services for the elderly.
Notably, the average life expectancy of Vietnamese people in 2024 is projected to reach 74.7 years, while the number of years lived in good health is estimated at around 65.4 years. This gap highlights the challenges not only in extending life expectancy but also in improving quality of life, maintaining autonomy, and ensuring that older adults have access to appropriate care services.