The population of Uruguay is one of the oldest in Latin America, a profile
similar to some European countries. Demographic transition has driven a
sustained increase in the population over age 65, from 8 percent of people in
1950 to 14 percent in 2010, and this will continue until 30 percent of the
population will be over age 65 in 2100. Given this context, concerns have
emerged about the impact of demographic change on the social protection
system.