Countries by Elderly Population (%)
Complete ranking of 215 countries • % • Data refreshed May 28, 2026
Leader
Monaco
Field size
215 countries
Lowest rank
Qatar
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About Population Ages 65+ Rankings
Monaco leads all 215 countries in Population Ages 65+ with a value of 36.17%, while Qatar ranks last at 1.68%. This represents a 22-fold difference between the highest and lowest values.
What Population Ages 65+ Measures
Share of the population ages 65 and older, from World Bank Open Data.
Why This Ranking Matters
Examining Population Ages 65+ across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.
Global Range
Values range from 1.68% (Qatar) to 36.17% (Monaco) — a 22-fold difference across 215 countries.
Regional Patterns
European countries dominate this ranking, holding 15 of the top 20 positions. This strong regional concentration suggests shared economic, geographic, or policy factors that drive higher values across the continent.
Values are broadly distributed across countries, with the middle 50% ranging from 4.04% to 16.78%. The overall spread from 1.68% to 36.17% reflects significant global variation.
Notable Outliers
Monaco holds a significant lead over Japan, with a 21% gap between first and second place. While several countries cluster near the top, the leader's margin is notable.
Continental Leaders
Highest Population Ages 65+
The 5 strongest Population Ages 65+ reads.
Lowest Population Ages 65+
The 5 lowest Population Ages 65+ reads.
Data Note
Rankings are based on the latest available data from World Bank Open Data, covering 215 of 249 countries and territories. Countries without data for this metric are excluded from the ranking. All values represent the most recently reported figures.
