5 Countries with the Oldest Populations in the World

1. Japan

Percentage of Population Aged 65+: 28.2%

Japan’s low birthrate and aging population is considered by many to be the greatest challenge facing the country, as the government’s previous efforts to encourage people to have more babies have had limited impact despite subsidies for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.

However, the Land of the Rising Sun also has a vision for the future where the elderly are not considered a liability but are encouraged to stay healthy and to continue playing active roles in the labor force and society. It acknowledges that its older citizens constitute a growing market for goods and services and are a critical part of what is often called a ‘longevity economy’.

Home to 8.7 million people aged 65 or older, Tokyo is the City with the Oldest Population in the World. 

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