Dalia Štreimikienė

Bioeconomy Research Institute,

Vytautas Magnus University,

Lithuania

dalia.streimikiene@vdu.lt

Ageing society in Baltic States: A comparative study

Abstract. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the problems and solutions related to the ageing society in the European Union, highlighting the need for a coordinated response that encompasses various sectors and stakeholders. The case study was developed to assess the situation and main challenges of the ageing society in the Baltic States. The framework of indicators characterising ageing society was developed based on the availability of data. The comparative study focused on Baltic States to reveal country differences and develop policy recommendations based on good practises for similar countries in the same geographical region. Future research should continue to explore innovative approaches to address the challenges posed by an ageing population, ensuring that the needs of older adults are met in a rapidly changing demographic landscape in the EU.

Received: May, 2024

1st Revision: January, 2025

Accepted: June, 2025

DOI: 10.14254/2071-8330.2025/18-2/6

JEL Classification: J18, H55, I18, D1, D63

Keywords: ageing society, indicators, policies, EU, Baltic States