3.The status quo of elderly in China At the end of 20th century (1999),China declared itself entering the "aging stage". By 2013,there are 202.43 million people 60 years old and older in China,accounting for 14.9%of the total population. there are 131.61 million people 65 years old and older in China,accounting for 9.7%of the total population. 2014.11.27 2014.11.27  At the end of 20th century (1999),China declared itself entering the “aging stage”.  By 2013, there are 202.43 million people 60 years old and older in China, accounting for 14.9% of the total population. there are 131.61 million people 65 years old and older in China, accounting for 9.7% of the total population. 3.The status quo of elderly in China