Japan Population Ages 0-14
Population ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2024). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Japan's Population Ages 0-14 was 11.44 % of total in 2024, ranking #213 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2024, Japan's Population Ages 0-14 changed from 29.83 to 11.44 (-61.7%).
Over the past decade, Population Ages 0-14 in Japan changed by -11.8%, from 12.97 % of total in 2014 to 11.44 % of total in 2024.
Where is Japan?
Japan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Coordinates
- 36.00°, 138.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 29.83 % of total |
| 1961 | 29.14 % of total |
| 1962 | 28 % of total |
| 1963 | 26.82 % of total |
| 1964 | 25.83 % of total |
| 1965 | 25.09 % of total |
| 1966 | 24.35 % of total |
| 1967 | 23.79 % of total |
| 1968 | 23.54 % of total |
| 1969 | 23.37 % of total |
| 1970 | 23.26 % of total |
| 1971 | 23.26 % of total |
| 1972 | 23.41 % of total |
| 1973 | 23.6 % of total |
| 1974 | 23.75 % of total |
| 1975 | 23.85 % of total |
| 1976 | 23.88 % of total |
| 1977 | 23.86 % of total |
| 1978 | 23.8 % of total |
| 1979 | 23.66 % of total |
| 1980 | 23.43 % of total |
| 1981 | 23.28 % of total |
| 1982 | 23.06 % of total |
| 1983 | 22.64 % of total |
| 1984 | 22.2 % of total |
| 1985 | 21.67 % of total |
| 1986 | 21.03 % of total |
| 1987 | 20.32 % of total |
| 1988 | 19.54 % of total |
| 1989 | 18.75 % of total |
| 1990 | 18.02 % of total |
| 1991 | 17.4 % of total |
| 1992 | 16.87 % of total |
| 1993 | 16.4 % of total |
| 1994 | 15.99 % of total |
| 1995 | 15.64 % of total |
| 1996 | 15.33 % of total |
| 1997 | 15.06 % of total |
| 1998 | 14.81 % of total |
| 1999 | 14.58 % of total |
| 2000 | 14.38 % of total |
| 2001 | 14.22 % of total |
| 2002 | 14.08 % of total |
| 2003 | 13.95 % of total |
| 2004 | 13.84 % of total |
| 2005 | 13.75 % of total |
| 2006 | 13.67 % of total |
| 2007 | 13.59 % of total |
| 2008 | 13.53 % of total |
| 2009 | 13.46 % of total |
| 2010 | 13.37 % of total |
| 2011 | 13.29 % of total |
| 2012 | 13.2 % of total |
| 2013 | 13.09 % of total |
| 2014 | 12.97 % of total |
| 2015 | 12.84 % of total |
| 2016 | 12.72 % of total |
| 2017 | 12.61 % of total |
| 2018 | 12.49 % of total |
| 2019 | 12.37 % of total |
| 2020 | 12.22 % of total |
| 2021 | 12.05 % of total |
| 2022 | 11.86 % of total |
| 2023 | 11.65 % of total |
| 2024 | 11.44 % of total |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Central African Republic has the highest Population Ages 0-14 at 49 % of total, while Hong Kong has the lowest at 10.51 % of total.
Japan is ranked just above South Korea (10.57 % of total) and just below Puerto Rico (11.63 % of total).
World ranking
Population Ages 0-14 ranking for 2024 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central African Republic | 49 % of total |
| 2 | Niger | 46.6 % of total |
| 3 | Somalia | 46.59 % of total |
| 4 | Mali | 46.14 % of total |
| 5 | Chad | 46.06 % of total |
| 6 | DR Congo | 46.03 % of total |
| 7 | Burundi | 44.7 % of total |
| 8 | Mozambique | 44.48 % of total |
| 9 | Angola | 44.35 % of total |
| 10 | Uganda | 43.54 % of total |
| 211 | Singapore | 11.69 % of total |
| 212 | Puerto Rico | 11.63 % of total |
| 213 | Japan | 11.44 % of total |
| 214 | South Korea | 10.57 % of total |
| 215 | Hong Kong | 10.51 % of total |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS - Definition
- Population ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2024)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's Population Ages 0-14 was 11.44 % of total in 2024, ranking #213 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2024, Japan's Population Ages 0-14 changed from 29.83 to 11.44 (-61.7%).
Population Ages 0-14 figures for Japan are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.