10 Countries With the Oldest Populations in the World

By Priyanka Roshan | August 11, 2025

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What Is Median Age?

[{"selector":"#anim-07df8cd2-21e5-4f36-9bca-16f921ac5156","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-20f3f709-6eb0-4ee7-8348-6a033b54423e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Median age is the midpoint in a population’s ages, revealing demographics and longevity. Here are the top 10 countries with the oldest populations and their cultural significance. Image: Canva

1. Monaco – 56.9 years

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2. Japan – 49.9 years

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3. Andorra – 48.8 years

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4. Italy – 48.4 years

[{"selector":"#anim-3131a9c5-9f64-4b41-b5c7-c69ee3513aa8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-155a8d1b-ad3a-4f2b-a84c-661c9281219f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Italy’s longevity stems from a Mediterranean diet, family-oriented culture, and rich history that draws millions of culture-loving travelers yearly. Source: World Population Review Image: Canva

5. Hong Kong – 47.2 years

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6. Germany – 46.8 years

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7. Spain – 46.8 years

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8. Greece – 46.5 years

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9. Portugal – 46.4 years

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10. Slovenia – 46.3 years

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