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Female population aged 80 years and over (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total106.8millionYear-over-year+3.45%5-year change+14.47%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Female population aged 80 years and over (2026)

China is projected to top the global rankings for female population aged 80 years and over, recording 23.6 million in 2026, followed by India (9.6 million) and the United States (9.0 million). Japan (8.4 million) and Germany (3.7 million) complete the top 5. Russia (3.6 million) and Italy (2.9 million) follow close behind. Brazil (2.8 million), France (2.7 million), and the United Kingdom (2.3 million) round out the top ten. The spread across the top ten is substantial: China would have 10× the figure recorded by the United Kingdom (2.3 million). Five of the top ten are in Europe. Among these countries, Brazil is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +4.7%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest female population aged 80 years and over?
China is projected to have the highest female population aged 80 years and over at 23.6 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest female population aged 80 years and over?
Nauru is projected to have the lowest female population aged 80 years and over at 6.5 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total female population aged 80 years and over worldwide?
The combined female population aged 80 years and over across 237 countries is projected to total 106.8 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated