Median Age Map
Half the population is older than this number, half younger. The fastest single read on a country's age structure.
Median age runs from about 16 in DR Congo and Uganda to 49 in Japan, so half the population is a child in one country and half is over 49 in another, in the same year.
Median Age Map
Frequently asked
Is the Median Age Map free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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