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Median age of population

Comparing 45 countries worldwide. Source: United Nations World Population Prospects

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Data last updated: January 2025

Median age of population by Country

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Median age of population Statistics

Countries Tracked
45
Highest Value
48.6 years
Japan
Lowest Value
18.1 years
Nigeria

Median age of population Ranking

Rank Country Median age of population (years) Compare
1 Japan 48.6 -
2 Germany 47.8 Compare
3 Italy 47.3 Compare
4 Portugal 46.2 Compare
5 Greece 45.3 Compare
6 Spain 44.9 Compare
7 Slovenia 44.5 Compare
8 Austria 44.5 Compare
9 Croatia 44.3 Compare
10 Bulgaria 43.7 Compare
11 Hungary 43.6 Compare
12 Czechia 43.3 Compare
13 Korea, Rep. 43.2 Compare
14 Finland 43.1 Compare
15 Romania 43.0 Compare
16 Switzerland 42.7 Compare
17 Netherlands 42.6 Compare
18 Denmark 42.0 Compare
19 Belgium 41.8 Compare
20 Poland 41.8 Compare
21 France 41.7 Compare
22 Canada 41.4 Compare
23 Sweden 41.2 Compare
24 United Kingdom 40.5 Compare
25 Russian Federation 40.3 Compare
26 Norway 39.8 Compare
27 United States 38.5 Compare
28 China 38.4 Compare
29 Ireland 38.2 Compare
30 Australia 37.9 Compare
31 Iceland 37.5 Compare
32 New Zealand 37.2 Compare
33 Brazil 33.5 Compare
34 Argentina 32.4 Compare
35 Turkiye 32.2 Compare
36 Indonesia 30.3 Compare
37 Mexico 29.3 Compare
38 India 28.7 Compare
39 Bangladesh 27.9 Compare
40 South Africa 27.6 Compare
41 Egypt, Arab Rep. 24.1 Compare
42 Pakistan 22.8 Compare
43 Kenya 20.1 Compare
44 Ethiopia 19.5 Compare
45 Nigeria 18.1 Compare

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Median age of population Statistics and Analysis

Median age of population varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from United Nations World Population Prospects and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2025