Visual Capitalist January 20, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Japan has the oldest population among major economies, with 30% of its population aged 65 and older.
- China has the world’s largest senior population, with over 211 million people aged 65+.
- India has more than 100 million seniors, despite having one of the youngest populations among major economies.
As populations age, growing senior populations are reshaping economic growth, healthcare systems, and public finances across the world’s largest economies.
This infographic compares the senior population (aged 65 and older) across the world’s top 30 economies by nominal GDP in 2025, using data from the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Which Major Economies are the Oldest?
Population aging varies dramatically across the world’s largest economies,...
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