# The Longevity Economy Principles

Guiding organizations to build a resilient and inclusive future for longer lives

[Turn the Principles into Action](http://wefglobal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afMcGgWeViiQleu)


## A roadmap for addressing the challenges and opportunities of ageing populations.

As life expectancy rises and populations age, societies face significant changes to their financial systems, workforces, and social structures. These shifts require innovative approaches to ensure individuals and communities can thrive in the decades ahead. The Longevity Economy Principles offer a clear framework for organizations to address these challenges and seize the opportunities created by longer lives.These six principles focus on financial resilience, lifelong learning, healthy ageing, and fostering social connections. They provide actionable steps for businesses, governments, and communities to build systems that support equitable and sustainable outcomes. By integrating these principles, organizations can drive positive change and create a future where people of all ages can live with purpose and security.


### Ensure financial resilience across key life events

Nearly 40% globally face financial instability after unplanned career interruptions, including career breaks, illness or unexpected retirement. Public-private collaboration is crucial to support individuals navigating these challenges.


### Provide universal access to impartial financial education

Only 33% of the global population is deemed financially literate, contributing to wealth inequalities, strongly correlated with life expectancy inequalities. Comprehensive, impartial financial education empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions.


### Prioritize healthy ageing as foundational for the longevity economy

Around one-fifth of life is expected to be lived with illness, and 80% of adults in developing countries are concerned with the cost of medical expenses. Equitable access to health services can facilitate well-being for both the individual and broader society.


### Evolve jobs and lifelong skill-building for a multigenerational workforce

Internationally, up to 25% of individuals aged 55 and older wish to work in old age but face barriers in finding opportunities. Demographic shifts and technology innovations require jobs and skill-building to adapt and evolve, enabling individuals to extend their working years as desired.


### Design systems and environments for social connection and purpose

Social connection is integral to healthy longevity. Socially isolated older adults have a higher risk of poor health and earlier death. Intentional design of systems and environments for social connection can mitigate these impacts.


### Intentionally address longevity inequalities, including across gender, race and class

Benefits of longevity are not distributed equitably. Promoting pay and pension equity, as well as support for informal caregivers are some of the crucial elements.


## Longevity Economy Principles: The Foundation for a Financially Resilient Future

The full report provides an in-depth exploration of each principle and offers actionable guidance on how organizations can implement them to address the challenges of an ageing population.

[Read the full report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/longevity-economy-principles-the-foundation-for-a-financially-resilient-future/)


## Commitments from our members

Learn how leaders in the industry are prioritizing the Longevity Economy Principles

[Commit to the Principles](http://wefglobal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afMcGgWeViiQleu)


### Join a growing movement of over 20 leading organizations committed to driving change through the Longevity Economy Principles.

Share the impactful actions your organization is taking to align with these principles and create meaningful solutions for the challenges of ageing populations.

[Turn the Principles into Action](http://wefglobal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afMcGgWeViiQleu)