Top countries With The Most Older People: Listed. Our graying world – dependency ratio on the rise. The number of elderly people worldwide is ballooning, placing a strain on working populations. In this video, we review the top countries with the most older people. The old-age dependency ratio, which compares those over 64 to working-age adults (15-64), has spiked in many countries.
Japan leads the pack with a staggering 51% dependency ratio, meaning there are over 50 elderly people for every 100 working-age adults. This is a stark increase from just 8% in 1950.
The United Nations warns that high dependency ratios burden the workforce with supporting social services and pensions for retirees. Other developed nations like Italy, Greece, and France also face high ratios, while countries like India and Indonesia have significantly lower numbers. Find more FinStream videos about retirement at this link: https://www.finstream.tv/videos/retirement-planning/