Age composition in 2026:
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
| United Kingdom | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 16.72%11,693,284 | 17.52%4,769,892 |
| Working Age Population | 63.34%44,295,443 | 64.02%17,429,497 |
| Elderly Population | 19.94%13,942,801 | 18.47%5,027,708 |
In 2026, the median age is 41.2 years in United Kingdom and 39.5 years in Australia.United Kingdom already reached Australiaโs current median age in 2012, about 14 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of United Kingdom peaks in 2072 at 76,068,380.The total population of Australia is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 43,143,685.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of United Kingdom will be 65.9%, and 24.68% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Australia will be 65.4%, and 23.85% of the population will be elderly.
| United Kingdom | Australia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1950 | 1988โ1992 1997โ2013 |
|
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 1950 or earlier | 1950 or earlier | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 1975 | 2012 37 years later | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2027 | 2031 4 years later |