5 Fastest Aging Countries in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 fastest aging countries in the world. If you want to read our discussion on the aging trends, you can go directly to the 15 Fastest Aging Countries in the World.

5. Greece

Demographic Old Age to Working Age Ratio: 70.7

Greece ranks among the fastest aging countries in the European Union. In 1951, only 6.8% of the Greek population was over 65 years old. By 2020, this number had skyrocketed to 22.28%, making Greece the fifth country in the EU with the largest elderly population. Since 2004, the proportion of working-age residents in Greece (aged 15-64) has remained fairly steady at around 67%, according to the World Bank.