Largest Share Aged 65+
Largest Share Aged 65+: the dated top ten, the source and what this people aged 65+ as % of population comparison tells us.
In this 2024 source snapshot, Monaco has the highest reported value among eligible entries: 36.17. Japan follows at 29.78. The unit is people aged 65+ as % of population.
About the data
Snapshot retrieved 14 October 2026. 199 eligible observations. Among supported countries and separately reported territories with data. Missing observations are excluded, not treated as zero. Rankings use unrounded values; displayed values are rounded to two decimals.
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Monaco | 36.17 |
| Japan | 29.78 |
| Puerto Rico (US) | 24.72 |
| Italy | 24.62 |
| Portugal | 24.53 |
| Greece | 23.94 |
| Finland | 23.9 |
| Germany | 23.2 |
| Croatia | 23.19 |
| Serbia | 22.69 |
What the numbers mean
An older population share can rise because people live longer, because fewer children are born, or because migration changes the age structure. It is a share of residents rather than a count of older people. A very populous country can have many more older residents despite a lower percentage.
Where the top ten ends
The tenth entry is Serbia at 22.69. This is a cutoff within the published comparison, not evidence that countries outside the table have no activity. The date and coverage are part of the answer: updating the source or changing the eligible territories can change who appears.
Source and method
Snapshot retrieved 14 October 2026. 199 eligible observations. Among supported countries and separately reported territories with data. Missing observations are excluded, not treated as zero. Rankings use unrounded values; displayed values are rounded to two decimals.
Source: World Bank