The median age is a single indicator of the age distribution of a population, useful for policy planning for the world’s oldest and youngest countries. Read more
This map shows the 25 oldest democracies in the world, based on how long current democratic governments have been in continuous power. Read more
Higher life expectancies and lower fertility rates are reshaping global demographics, but vast regional differences remain. Where are the youngest and oldest countries in the world? Read more
The U.S. might have a median age of 39, but the median age by state ranges from the low 30s to the mid 40s. Read more