Countries with the Oldest Populations 2024
Source:
World Bank
Key Findings
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Monaco leads in Population aged 65 and over (% of total) with 36.17 in 2024.
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Average Population aged 65 and over (% of total) in 2024: 23.97 · median: 22.92.
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Gap in 2024: Monaco is 1.7× larger than Latvia.
About This Dataset
Countries with the Oldest Populations 2024
The 20 countries and territories where the largest share of the population is aged 65 or over in 2024. Monaco is oldest at 36.17%, followed by Japan at 29.78% and Puerto Rico at 24.72%. Data covers 217 countries and territories.
Analysis
The median country has 8.34% of its population aged 65 or over, against 36.17% in Monaco. 35 of the 217 countries and territories measured are above 20%.
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- World Bank
- Coverage
- 20 entities · 2024 · 20 observations
- Measure
- Population aged 65 and over (% of total)
- Last updated
- 31 August 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
Data Sources & References
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