Which country has the highest population aged 65 and over?

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

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

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Colombia has the 28th highest population aged 65 and over among 237 countries with data in 2024.

How does Colombia rank globally for population aged 65 and over?: Colombia has the 28th 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 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 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 as of 2024.

Year	Population Aged 0 To 14	Population Aged 15 To 64	Population Aged 65 Plus
2024	10,721.18	36,993.72	5,171.46
2023	10,777.03	36,638.79	4,905.33
2022	10,840.8	36,237.34	4,659.81
2021	10,902.29	35,825.58	4,460.31
2020	10,968.84	35,375.77	4,285.39
2019	11,041.02	34,779.34	4,087.63
2018	11,120.68	34,024.31	3,879.48
2017	11,217.22	33,230.64	3,683.22
2016	11,345.09	32,587.47	3,504.96
2015	11,502.7	32,128.09	3,339.15

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 · Updated December 2025