Top Global Age Disparities
The 16 widest generational leadership divides ranked by absolute age gap.
The Nonagenarian Apex
Paul Biya of Cameroon holds the widest gap on earth (+74.3 yrs). The country's median citizen is 18.7 years old.
+74.3 Yrs
The Western Contrast
While US leadership ranks among the oldest in the G7 (Trump at 80), a higher median age (38.8) yields a lower gap than developing nations.
+41.2 Yrs
Sub-Saharan Average
Sub-Saharan Africa possesses the worldโs youngest population (median 18.5) paired with a leadership average age exceeding 68.