Countries with the Oldest Populations (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
An aging population strains pension systems, healthcare, and economic growth. Here are the 25 countries with the largest share of people aged 65+ in 2024.
Monaco leads with population ages 65+ (%) of 36.2%.
Japan ranks #2 at 29.8%.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks #3 at 24.7%.
Italy ranks #4 at 24.6%.
Portugal ranks #5 at 24.5%.
Top 25 Countries by Population Ages 65+ (%)
| # | Country | Population Ages 65+ (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 36.2% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Japan | 29.8% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 24.7% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Italy | 24.6% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Portugal | 24.5% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Greece | 23.9% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Finland | 23.9% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Germany | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Croatia | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Isle of Man | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 22.7% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Serbia | 22.7% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 22.7% | 2024 |
| 14 |  San Marino | 22.4% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 22.2% | 2024 |
| 16 |  France | 22.1% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Bulgaria | 22.0% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Slovenia | 21.8% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Bermuda | 21.7% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Latvia | 21.7% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Estonia | 21.3% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Spain | 21.1% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Hungary | 21.0% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Denmark | 20.9% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Czechia | 20.8% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest population ages 65+ (%) in 2024?
Monaco has the highest population ages 65+ (%) at 36.2% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.