Aged Sri Lankan Population Over 60 Years To Be Increased In 2041

Sri Lankan Population Experts predicted that by the year 2041 Out of total Sri Lankan Population 24.1 Percent will be over the Age of 60 Years  and it will be highest rate in South East Asia.This Population Rate will become Third Highest in Asian Region Behind Japan and Singapore the Experts added.

As the Aged Population increases the demand of addressing their Physical and Mental Needs and Protecting their Social Security too increases According to the Dr.Anil Senanayaka the Director of Elderly ,Youth and Disabled Affairs of the Ministry Of Health.