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Global Aging Rate Ranking

Population Ages 65+ (% of Total) by Country 1960 - 2024

About this Indicator

The aging rate measures the share of a country's total population that is aged 65 years and older, based on UN population data. It is an indicator of demographic aging within a society.

Measured as a percentage (%) of the total population.

Data Profile

This dataset covers the period from 1960 to 2024, recording data for 215 entities. Data is sourced from World Bank.

1960–2024 215 entities World Bank
  • As of 2024, Monaco holds the top position with a value of 36.0%.
  • The highest recorded value was 37.0% by Monaco in 2021.

Limitations

A rising aging rate reflects a combination of increasing life expectancy and declining fertility rates. Cross-country differences may also reflect historical migration patterns that affect age structure.

Data Source & License

World Bank

Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Data is retrieved from the original source and formatted by Data Race.

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