5 Countries with the Oldest Populations in the World

In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 countries with the oldest populations in the world. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the implications of an aging population on the economy, the global longevity economy, and workplaces that embrace older employees, head to 20 Countries with the Oldest Populations in the World.

5. Portugal

Percentage of Population Aged 65+: 21.8%

The last decade has shown that all regions in Portugal are seeing citizens live longer, though the greatest leaps have been seen in the autonomous regions of Madeira and Azores. Portugal currently registers 182 elderly (aged 65+ years) for every 100 young people (aged up to 14 years), becoming the fastest aging country in the European Union. As a result, the Western European nation has made major adjustments to its pension systems in line with demographic changes and labor markets and has created conditions for active and healthy aging.