This statistic shows the median age of the world population from 1950 to 2100. By 2100, the global median age is projected to be 41.9 years of age.

This statistic presents the median age of the world population from 1990 to 2015 and a forecast until 2100, by fertility variant. In 2100, the median age of the world population is predicted to be 26 years old at a constant fertility variant.

Monaco is the country with the highest median age in the world. The population has a median age of around 57 years, which is around six years more than in Japan and Saint Pierre and Miquelon – the other countries that make up the top three. Southern European countries make up a large part of the top 20, with Italy, Slovenia, Greece, San Marino, Andorra, and Croatia all making the list. Low infant mortality means higher life expectancy Monaco and Japan also have the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, which contributes to the calculation of a higher life expectancy because fewer people are dying in the first years of life. Indeed, many of the nations with a high median age also feature on the list of countries with the highest average life expectancy, such as San Marino, Japan, Italy, and Lichtenstein. Demographics of islands and small countries Many smaller countries and island nations have populations with a high median age, such as Guernsey and the Isle of Man, which are both island territories within the British Isles. An explanation for this could be that younger people leave to seek work or education opportunities, while others choose to relocate there for retirement.

The ranking of countries by average age of the population shows at one end of the spectrum the countries with the highest average age of the population. At the other end are the countries with the youngest populations: they usually have high birth rates and not very long life expectancy.

According to 2023 estimations, Monaco's population had the highest median age of **** years worldwide. Furthermore, the lowest listed countries are all from the African continent, with Niger recording a median age of nearly 15 years old.

Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Spain and other 14 countries' historical and estimated median ages.

This dataset is about countries per year in Japan. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and median age.

In 2024, Japan was estimated to have the highest median age of the G7 countries at 49.4 years. Italy followed behind with 47.9 years. On the other hand, the United States had the lowest at just 38.3. Germany had an increasing median age until 2016, before the curve started to flatten. This is because of the increased number of immigrants arriving in the country at the time, particularly in the aftermath of the Syrian Civil War.

This dataset is about countries. It has 194 rows. It features 3 columns: country full name, and median age. It is 100% filled with non-null values.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Median Age data was reported at 20.500 Year in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.300 Year for 2017. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Median Age data is updated yearly, averaging 18.150 Year from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.500 Year in 2018 and a record low of 16.400 Year in 2000. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Median Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

Singapore Population: Median Age Of Citizen data was reported at 42.000 Year in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.700 Year for 2018. Singapore Population: Median Age Of Citizen data is updated yearly, averaging 35.950 Year from Jun 1970 (Median) to 2019, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.000 Year in 2019 and a record low of 18.600 Year in 1970. Singapore Population: Median Age Of Citizen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Statistics.

Taiwan Population: Average Age data was reported at 41.436 Year Old in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.394 Year Old for Oct 2018. Taiwan Population: Average Age data is updated monthly, averaging 37.546 Year Old from Sep 2000 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 219 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.436 Year Old in Nov 2018 and a record low of 33.454 Year Old in Sep 2000. Taiwan Population: Average Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of the Interior. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G001: Population.

Singapore Population: Median Age Of Resident data was reported at 41.100 Year in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.800 Year for 2018. Singapore Population: Median Age Of Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 28.800 Year from Jun 1957 (Median) to 2019, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.100 Year in 2019 and a record low of 17.700 Year in 1963. Singapore Population: Median Age Of Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Statistics.

This statistic shows the countries with the lowest projected median age in 2050. By 2050, Niger is projected to have the population with the lowest median age at 19 years old.

This dataset is about countries per year in Latvia. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, fertility rate, and median age.

This dataset is about countries. It has 194 rows. It features 2 columns including median age. It is 100% filled with non-null values.

This statistic shows the leading countries with the highest projected median age in 2050. By 2050, the Republic of Korea is projected to have the population with the highest median age, at 56.5 years.

This dataset is about countries per year in Korea. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and median age.

This dataset is about countries in Europe. It has 44 rows. It features 2 columns including median age.

This scatter chart displays number of countries against median age (year). The data is about regions.