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flag Sri Lanka faces aging population challenges, with 1 in 4 citizens expected to be 60+ by 2045, prompting calls for a "Silver Economy" to boost growth and jobs.

flag Sri Lanka’s population is aging rapidly, with life expectancy at 77.48 years and nearly one in four citizens projected to be 60 or older by 2045, driven by lower birth rates, economic instability, and emigration. flag The working-age population is expected to shrink from 2030, threatening growth and competitiveness. flag Experts urge embracing the "Silver Economy" to leverage older adults in healthcare, housing, education, and digital services, calling for formal eldercare systems and policies to boost productivity, reduce gender inequality, and create jobs. flag Meanwhile, inflation rose to 2.1% in October 2025, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon strengthened financial ties with Bangladesh Bank.

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