# Kerala’s ageing population reshapes housing demand 2026-08-08T11:43:25+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kerala, already India’s oldest state demographically, is seeing its share of people aged 60 and above reach 22.8% by 2036, according to government projections. The elderly population is expected to nearly double from 4.2 million in 2011 to 8.4 million. In response, the state presented India’s first dedicated Elderly Budget in 2026, bringing together healthcare, social security and age-friendly infrastructure. This shift is reshaping residential real estate. Developers are moving beyond conventional apartments to create senior living communities with wider doorways, step-free entrances and emergency response systems. The trend is expected to grow as India’s 60-plus population rises from 149 million in 2022 to 347 million by 2050. The Hindu reports that future projects will likely incorporate universal design principles, benefiting all age groups. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: ageing population, demographics, housing, Kerala, real estate, senior living Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/keralas-ageing-population-reshapes-housing-demand/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/keralas-ageing-population-reshapes-housing-demand/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.