Unlike in Western and industrialized countries, older adults make up only a small portion of the population in developing nations. A young demographic can ease the burden on state-sponsored healthcare and welfare systems, but it brings other challenges. Places with a large young population need to expand education, create jobs, and support economic growth. On the positive side, a large working-age population can fuel productivity and innovation.
However, without proper infrastructure and planning, it may cause high unemployment and an underdeveloped economic system. The long-term balance between age groups plays a key role in shaping a country’s future.
This gallery ranks the 30 places with the fewest seniors in 2025 by percentage of the population, along with total residents aged 65 and over. Curious? Click to know more.