Beijing to have 150,000 beds for seniors by 2020

The number of beds for seniors in Beijing's nursing homes will be increased to 150,000 by 2020 to cater to the needs of the aging population, officials said on Sunday.

Currently, 449 nursing homes serve the elderly with 98,888 beds, and 24,342 beds will be provided in 108 homes, which are under construction, according to the Office for Seniors of Beijing.

The city has more than 3.21 million people above the age of 60, and the number increases by 500 daily. By 2020, it is estimated that the capital will have around 4 million people above the age of 60, according to the Beijing Bureau of Civil Affairs.