Retirement age population in Japan
Japan has approximately 36.19 million people aged 65 and older, making up about 29.4% of its total population . [ 1 ] Total Elderly Population: Around 36.19 million residents are 65 or older. [ 1 ] Percentage of Total: This group represents roughly 29.4% of the entire country, giving Japan the highest proportion of older citizens in the world. [ 1 , 2 ] Gender Breakdown: Men aged 65 and older total about 15.68 million (26.2% of males), while women aged 65 and older total about 20.51 million (32.4% of females). [ 1 ] Employment: Roughly 9.3 million older adults in this age group remain active in the workforce. [ 1 ] You can track historical figures and charts directly through the Statistics Bureau of Japan or view indicators on World Bank Data for Japan . [ 1 , 2 ]