Nepal is in the phase of age structure transition with a large proportion of young working-age
population. This phase is also commonly known as the phase of ‘youth bulge’, ‘demographic
dividends/bonuses’ or ‘window of opportunity’. This present phase and the consistent increment
in the share of older-age population over the years signifies that the elderly population will
continue to increase in the years to come. Amidst a limited formal support system for senior
citizens and a weakening informal support system by family, relatives and society, the situation
of senior citizens is destined to become a severe problem, if it is not addressed in time through
effective policies. Existing policies in Nepal have incorporated the issues of the senior citizens
and a general overview suggests that the policies are in tune with age structure transition. Yet, a
deeper analysis of the policies reveal that they do not fully recognize the outcome of
thetransition. Thus, it is the objective of this policy study to highlight the importance of the
transition and analyse the status of the aged population in light of it.