The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 10.17 percent. The highest value was in Monaco: 36.36 percent and the lowest value was in Qatar: 1.57 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2024, Monaco was the country with the highest percentage of the total population that was over the age of 65, with ** percent. Japan had the second highest with ** percent, while Portugal and Bulgaria followed in third with ***percent.

In 2024, Italy and Portugal were the European countries with the largest share of elderly population, with ** percent of the total population aged 65 years and older. Bulgaria, Finland, and Greece were the countries with the next highest shares of elderly people in their population, while the European Union on average had **** percent of the population being elderly. Iceland, Ireland, and Luxembourg had around ** percent of their population being elderly, while Türkiye and Azerbaijan had around ** percent.

In 2023, Japan had the highest share of people aged 65 years or more, with 30 percent of the Japanese population reaching this age. Italy followed behind with 24 percent.

The average for 2023 based on 47 countries was 19.75 percent. The highest value was in Monaco: 36.36 percent and the lowest value was in Turkey: 10 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2050, the three East Asian countries Hong Kong (SAR of China), South Korea, and Japan are forecasted to have the highest share of people aged 65 years or more. Except for Kuwait, all the countries on the list are either in Europe or East Asia. By 2050, 22 percent of the world's population is expected to be above 60 years.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and country San Marino. Indicator Definition:Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)" stands at 22.41 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 3.36 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 3.36.The 3 year change in percent is 9.87.The 5 year change in percent is 14.03.The 10 year change in percent is 22.96.The Serie's long term average value is 14.00. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 60.04 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1970, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +145.48%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 65 and above, total and country Luxembourg. Indicator Definition:Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 65 and above, total" stands at 104.89 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 4.19 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 4.19.The 3 year change in percent is 11.36.The 5 year change in percent is 16.91.The 10 year change in percent is 33.48.The Serie's long term average value is 58.84 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 78.25 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +214.73%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 7.93 percent. The highest value was in Thailand: 14.72 percent and the lowest value was in Laos: 4.54 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset displays countries that had ten percent or more of their population age 65 and older. This data was collecte through agingstats.gov.

In 2025, 24.7 percent of the total population in Italy is estimated to be 65 years and older. According to data, the share of elderly people in the Italian society has been growing constantly since 2009. Consequently, the share of young population experienced a decrease in the last years. As a result, the average age of Italians has risen. In 2011, it was 43.6 years, whereas in 2024 it was estimated to be 46.8 years. The oldest country in Europe Italy and Portugal are the European countries with the largest percentage of elderly citizens. In 2024, 24 percent of the total population was aged 65 years and older. Bulgaria and Finland followed in the ranking, while Azerbaijan had the lowest share of elder population, less than ten percent. An increasingly longer lifespan might provide an explanation for such a high share of citizens over 65 years in Italy. The Republic ranks among the countries with the highest life expectancy worldwide. In Europe, only people in Switzerland and Spain can expect to live longer. Fewer babies than ever The share of young people is getting slimmer, not only because the elderly are living longer than ever before. In fact, Italians are having fewer children compared to previous years. The birth rate in the country has been constantly decreasing: in 2024, only 6.3 babies were born per 1,000 inhabitants, three children less than in 2010. In the south of Italy, in 2023 the birth rate stood at 6.7 infants per 1,000 inhabitants, whereas in central Italy this figure reached only 5.8, the highest and lowest rates in the country, respectively.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 65 and above, total and country Cyprus. Indicator Definition:Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 65 and above, total" stands at 198.53 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 3.05 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 3.05.The 3 year change in percent is 8.80.The 5 year change in percent is 15.30.The 10 year change in percent is 34.73.The Serie's long term average value is 93.22 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 112.96 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +480.19%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Percentage of Elderly Population by Country, 2004 or latest available year.In all OECD countries, populations aged 65 years and over have dramatically increased over the last 30 years, both in size and as a percentage of total population. As elderly people tend to be concentrated in few areas within each country, a small number of regions will have to face the social and economic challenges raised by ageing population.

The average for 2023 based on 13 countries was 7.85 percent. The highest value was in Australia: 17.38 percent and the lowest value was in Papua New Guinea: 3.35 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 9.38 percent. The highest value was in Puerto Rico: 24.24 percent and the lowest value was in Honduras: 4.29 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Projections of the Population (against the 1990 Census), By Age 65+ year old at individual State level: 1995 to 2025. Data provided by Census although I added calculations for percent change. (Numbers in thousands. Resident population. Series A projections. For more details, see Population Paper Listings #47, "Population Projections for States, by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1995 to 2025.")

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and country Bermuda. Indicator Definition:Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)" stands at 21.74 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 3.98 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 3.98.The 3 year change in percent is 11.83.The 5 year change in percent is 19.26.The 10 year change in percent is 39.55.The Serie's long term average value is 10.65. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 104.18 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1963, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +296.17%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Ratio of population aged 65 and over to the total population in select countries, 1980-2005 and projections to 2050 Null data of ".." was changed to -1

Ratio of the inactive population aged 65 and over to the labour force aged 15 to 64, with projections through 2050. The percentage of the population that is 65 years or older is rising in all OECD countries and is expected to continue doing so. The number of inactive elderly as a ratio of the number in the total labour force is also increasing throughout OECD countries. These trends have a number of implications for government and private spending on pensions and health care and, more generally, for economic growth and welfare. Population is defined as the resident population, i.e. all persons, regardless of citizenship, who have a permanent place of residence in the country. The labour force is defined according to the ILO Guidelines and consists of those in employment plus persons who are available for work and who are actively seeking employment. Population projections are taken from national sources where these are available, but for some countries they are based on Eurostat and UN projections. Null data ".." was changed to be -1

As of late 2022, Jeanne Calment was the oldest person who ever lived. Born in Arles, France, in 1875, she died at the age of 122 years and 164 days. The American, Sarah Knauss, followed, having lived 119 years and 97 days. On January 17, 2023, nun Sister André died at the age of 118.

Ageing populations a result of lower fertility rates and higher life expectancies

Population aging indicates a rise in the median age of the population. In 2022, Monaco was the country with the highest percentage of the population aged 65 years and older, amounting to 36 percent. In the same year, Japan recorded the second oldest population globally with 29 percent of the Japanese population over 65. Moreover, Monaco has recorded the highest median age in the world at over 55 years, followed, again, by Japan. In terms of fertility rates, some of the lowest figures can be found across parts of Asia, with Taiwan recording the lowest fertility rate at 1.07 children per woman.

Ageing populations put a strain on the health and social system

Geriatric healthcare refers to the health and care of the elderly. Particularly, this branch of the healthcare system addresses older adults’ healthcare needs and prevents and treats diseases among the older population, such as heart and/or respiratory diseases, cancer, and dementia. For instance, heart diseases and tumors were among the leading death causes in the United States. In most countries, to treat such diseases among others, people need either public or private insurance. In 2022, United Healthcare was the most valuable healthcare service brand worldwide.