Author: Bunyamin Esen

Over the last century, the world population has undergone a dramatic transformation, particularly in terms of aging. In the early 20th century, the global population was relatively young due to high birth rates and shorter life expectancies. However, significant advancements in health care, nutrition and living standards have contributed to a remarkable increase in life expectancy worldwide. In 1900, the average life expectancy at birth was 32 years, which was the average for a newborn. However, this has more than doubled to 72 by 2024. Simultaneously, birth rates have declined, especially in developed countries, resulting in an aging population. By…

I frequently address population policies in my articles at Daily Sabah and aim to scrutinize the changes in Türkiye’s population. This is because understanding the effects of the critical transformation in Türkiye’s population is of great importance for the future of the country. The critical transformation in Türkiye’s population structure is not only a demographic change but also an existential threat to the country’s future. Several indicators, such as the rapid decline in the proportion of the youth population, the increase in the elderly ratio, the decrease in those who prefer not to get married and have children and the…