The G7 countries are facing aging populations in the coming decades. This is especially the case in Italy and Japan, where over 37 percent of the population was forecast to be 65 years or older by 2050. By 2050, all G7 countries are predicted to have a higher share of people above 65 years than people between zero and 19 years. Japan, Italy, as well as Germany already had a higher share of older population than children and youth in 2024.
Forecasted age distribution of inhabitants of G7 countries in 2050, by country
Worldwide, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Survey time period
2024
Supplementary notes
The source adds the following information: "Estimates and projections refer to the medium-variant (default or central assumption) or the median of several thousand distinct trajectories when statistical methods are used to model uncertainty, and the variability in changes over time."
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (July 11, 2024). Forecasted age distribution of inhabitants of G7 countries in 2050, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372626/g7-country-age-distribution-forecast/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Forecasted age distribution of inhabitants of G7 countries in 2050, by country." Chart. July 11, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372626/g7-country-age-distribution-forecast/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2024). Forecasted age distribution of inhabitants of G7 countries in 2050, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372626/g7-country-age-distribution-forecast/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Forecasted Age Distribution of Inhabitants of G7 Countries in 2050, by Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Jul 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372626/g7-country-age-distribution-forecast/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), Forecasted age distribution of inhabitants of G7 countries in 2050, by country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372626/g7-country-age-distribution-forecast/ (last visited December 23, 2024)
Forecasted age distribution of inhabitants of G7 countries in 2050, by country [Graph], United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), July 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1372626/g7-country-age-distribution-forecast/
