Yhn WorldPolitics first seen 3 d ago, last 3 d ago, peak #25
Most of the world lives under a leader older than 65
Original: One in ten people are older than 65. Three in four live under a leader who is
New analysis of global leadership ages highlights a stark demographic mismatch: only about one in ten people worldwide are over 65, yet roughly three in four live under a national leader who is older than that. The piece compiles ages of heads of state and government, prompting discussion about whether political leadership is growing older than the populations it represents.
Why now: The gap between the median citizen's age and the age of political leaders is a recurring point of debate about generational representation in politics.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 3 d ago to 3 d ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/2315058