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Female population aged 65 years and over (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total488.6millionYear-over-year+3.56%5-year change+19.47%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Female population aged 65 years and over (2026)

China is projected to lead the world in female population aged 65 years and over at 118.1 million in 2026, followed by India (58.8 million) and the United States (35.5 million). Japan (20.7 million) and Russia (17.3 million) close out the top 5. Next up, Brazil (14.2 million) and Indonesia (12.7 million). Germany (11.2 million), France (8.6 million), and Italy (8.4 million) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: China would have 14× the value of Italy (8.4 million). Four of the top ten are in Asia. Among these countries, Indonesia is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +4.1%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest female population aged 65 years and over?
China is projected to have the highest female population aged 65 years and over at 118.1 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest female population aged 65 years and over?
The Holy See is projected to have the lowest female population aged 65 years and over at 118.5 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total female population aged 65 years and over worldwide?
The combined female population aged 65 years and over across 237 countries is projected to total 488.6 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated