Projected Population Trends for US Veterans by Age Group From 2018 to 2048
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs (CSV). This dataset is based on population projections provided by the National Center for Veterans Statistics and Analysis, published in 2018, predicting the trends in the veteran population across different states and age groups over time. Dates: 2018-09-30 to 2048-09-30
- The overall projected population of US veterans shows a decreasing trend from 2018 to 2048.
- In 2018, the total projected veteran population was approximately 20.35 million.
- By 2023, the projected population is estimated to decrease by about 1.9 million to 18.44 million.
- The projection for 2028 shows a further decline, estimating a population of 16.8 million.
- This decreasing trend continues, reaching an estimated population of 12.24 million by 2048, approximately 40% lower than in 2018.
- These projections suggest a significant reduction in the veterans' population across all states and age groups over the 30-year span.