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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 ]