Refers to the emerging realities and implications of significantly longer human life spans, driven by advances in healthcare, technology, and quality of life. It encompasses the social, economic, and personal transformations that result from people living well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond.

This concept challenges traditional models of life stages—such as fixed periods for education, work, and retirement—and prompts rethinking how society supports individuals across a longer life course. The new longevity influences workforce participation, lifelong learning, caregiving structures, retirement planning, and health system design.

Key elements of new longevity:

• Increased lifespan and focus on extending “healthspan” (years of healthy living)
• Redesign of education, work, and retirement timelines
• Growth of multigenerational workforces and new career trajectories
• Demand for lifelong learning and upskilling
• Expansion of longevity-related products, services, and policies

Related Terms: Lifelong Learning, Age-Friendly Universities, Multigenerational Workforce, Longevity Economy, Healthspan, Second Careers