Population ageing has profound impacts on economies and societies
Addressing the challenges and opportunities of population ageing requires evidence-based policies. To support member States, ESCAP analyses key demographic indicators as well as other indicators pertaining to population ageing, such as on health and social protection. Data are presented in databases and country profiles, as shown further below.
Key Statistics
Regional, subregional and country profiles of key indicators on population ageing
The data sheets provide a comprehensive set of demographic and social indicators on population ageing and the situation of older persons in Asia and the Pacific, along with downloadable data and charts. The demographic data include both historical figures and future projections. They also contain information on health, social protection, employment, and living arrangements.
Please click on a region, subregion, country, or territory to access the data sheets.
Subregions
Country/territory
East and North-East Asia
South-East Asia
South and South-West Asia
North and Central Asia
Pacific
* Associate member
Events
Committee on Social Development, Ninth session
Expert Group Meeting on Population and Development: Population ageing trends and policy priorities in view of the Fifth Review and Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) in Asia and the Pacific
Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing 2026
Blogs and Op-eds
The future of ageing: Advancing inclusive geriatric health through AI in Asia and the Pacific
National inclusion accounts: a tool to promote intergenerational equity
