The number of people in the labor force aged 55 to 64 is expected to grow by 33% between 2008 and 2018, and the number of people aged 65 and older is projected to grow by 78%. The numbers of 45 to 54 year-olds and 35 to 44 year-olds are expected to shrink, as Baby Boomers age and shift into older groups, decreasing by 5% and 1%, respectively, according to 2009 BLS projections.