By the end of 2024, China's population aged 65 and above had reached 220 million, accounting for 15.6% of the total population. The Chinese government elevated the development of the silver economy to a national strategic level in 2024, issuing for the first time a dedicated policy document "Guidelines on Developing the Silver Economy to Improve the Well-being of Older Persons."

The Financing the Silver Economy in China Report, identifies key Investment Opportunity Areas (IOAs) in China’s elderly care industry using the SDG Investor Map methodology —from smart devices to age-friendly housing, etc. It also highlights China’s evolving pension and financial systems and stresses the need to gradually expand benefits to strengthen economic security of the elderly population. The report emphasized that it is vital to ensure​ that such a silver economy grows in an inclusive and sustainable way—​​prioritizing women, low-income aged populations in rural areas and other vulnerable groups,​​ to “leave no one behind.”

(IOAs are accessible on the SDG Investor Platform.)