Top 10 countries by share of population aged 65+
Top-10 Countries by Share of People Aged 65+ (2025)
Old-age dependency = people 65+ per 100 working-age (15–64).
| Rank | Country | Share 65+ (%) | Old-age dependency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 37.0 | n/a |
| 2 | Japan | 29.4–30.0 | ≈51 |
| 3 | Italy | ≈24.3 | ≈41 |
| 4 | Portugal | ≈24.0 | ≈38 |
| 5 | Finland | ≈23.6 | ≈37 |
| 6 | Greece | ≈23.3 | ≈36 |
| 7 | Germany | ≈23.0 | ≈39–41 |
| 8 | Bulgaria | ≈22.9 | ≈36 |
| 9 | Latvia | ≈22.4 | ≈34 |
| 10 | Lithuania | ≈21.7 | ≈33 |
Rounded 2024–2025 values; small revisions possible.
Aged 65+ and Old-age Dependency
Monaco
37.0%
Japan
29.4%
Italy
24.3%
Portugal
24.0%
Finland
23.6%
Greece
23.3%
Germany
23.0%
Bulgaria
22.9%
Latvia
22.4%
Lithuania
21.7%
Japan
≈51
Italy
≈41
Portugal
≈38
Germany
≈39–41
Finland
≈37
Greece
≈36
Bulgaria
≈36
Latvia
≈34
Lithuania
≈33
Monaco
n/a
Methodology
- Metric 1: Share of population aged 65+, mid-2025.
- Metric 2: Old-age dependency (65+ per 100 working-age 15–64), latest 2024–2025.
- Inclusion: sovereign states; microstates included where data exists.
- Rounding: approximate values (≈/≈ ranges) where consolidated from annual series.
Sources
- United Nations — World Population Prospects 2024 (country age structure).
- World Bank Indicators: SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS; SP.POP.DPND.OL.
