Japan—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #2 of 217Updated August 2026
Latest Value
29.8%
2024
YoY Change
+0.7%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#2
of 217 countries
Maximum
29.8%
2024
Minimum
17.4%
2000
CAGR
+2.3%
25 years
Last
29.8%
Previous
29.6%
Highest
29.8%
Lowest
17.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's population over 65 was 29.8% in 2024, ranking #2 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.7% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 29.8% (2024) and the lowest was 17.4% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Japan's population aged 65 and over is 29.8% in 2024, ranking second globally, up from 29.6% in 2023.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.8% | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 29.6% | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 29.4% | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 29.2% | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 28.9% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 28.6% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 28.3% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 28.0% | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 27.5% | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 26.9% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 26.2% | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 25.4% | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 24.5% | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 23.7% | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 23.1% | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 22.8% | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 22.3% | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 21.6% | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 21.0% | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 20.3% | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 19.6% | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 19.1% | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 18.6% | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 18.0% | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 17.4% |
Top Countries — Population Ages 65+ (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 36.0% | 2025 |
| 2 | Japan | 30.0% | 2025 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico (US) | 25.3% | 2025 |
| 4 | Italy | 25.1% | 2025 |
| 5 | Portugal | 24.9% | 2025 |
| 6 | Greece | 24.4% | 2025 |
| 7 | Finland | 24.2% | 2025 |
| 8 | Germany | 23.7% | 2025 |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 23.7% | 2025 |
| 10 | Croatia | 23.6% | 2025 |
About This 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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.