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How old is the average Japanese? (Median Age and Demographics)

With a median age of 49.8 years in 2025, Japan's population is among the oldest in the world, surpassed only by Monaco. This statistic is a key indicator of the nation's profound demographic shift, resulting from a combination of low fertility rates and high life expectancy, and directly answers the question of how old is the average Japanese.

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Why is Japan's average age so high? Unpacking a Demographic Puzzle

With more than one in four Japanese citizens over the age of 65, Japan is a global leader in population aging, prompting the question: **Why is Japan's average age so high?** This phenomenon is driven by a unique combination of sustained longevity and historically low fertility rates.

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