Which country has the highest population aged 65 and over?

China has the highest population aged 65 and over at 208.15 million people as of 2024.

Which country has the lowest population aged 65 and over?

Tokelau has the lowest population aged 65 and over at 202.5 people as of 2024.

The global total for population aged 65 and over is 833.48 million people as of 2024.

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Australia has the 29th highest population aged 65 and over among 237 countries with data in 2024.

How does Australia rank globally for population aged 65 and over?: Australia has the 29th highest population aged 65 and over among 237 countries with data in 2024.
Which country has the highest population aged 65 and over?: China has the highest population aged 65 and over at 208.15 million people as of 2024.
Which country has the lowest population aged 65 and over?: Tokelau has the lowest population aged 65 and over at 202.5 people as of 2024.
What is the global total for population aged 65 and over?: The global total for population aged 65 and over is 833.48 million people as of 2024.

Year	Population Aged 0 To 14	Population Aged 15 To 64	Population Aged 65 Plus
2024	4,766.13	17,210.82	4,736.26
2023	4,769.21	17,083.64	4,598.27
2022	4,777.89	16,949.27	4,473.83
2021	4,782.06	16,826.86	4,347.49
2020	4,777.97	16,759.61	4,206.21
2019	4,755.37	16,664.11	4,063.24
2018	4,712.92	16,477.83	3,928.97
2017	4,659.64	16,265.88	3,805.52
2016	4,595.35	16,048.42	3,686.19
2015	4,526.92	15,852.96	3,568.12

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 · Updated December 2025