Explore legal age requirements across more than 50 countries worldwide. Select a category below to compare countries, or choose a specific country to see all its legal age thresholds.
| Country | Drinking Age | Driving Age | Voting Age | Age of Consent | Retirement Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 67 |
| United Kingdom | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 66 |
| Canada | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 65 |
| Australia | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 67 |
| Germany | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 67 |
| France | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 64 |
| Japan | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 65 |
| South Korea | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 65 |
| China | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 60 |
| India | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 60 |
| Brazil | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 65 |
| Mexico | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 65 |
| Italy | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 67 |
| Spain | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 66 |
| Netherlands | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 67 |
| Belgium | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 65 |
| Sweden | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 65 |
| Norway | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 67 |
| Denmark | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 67 |
| Finland | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 65 |
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The most common legal drinking age worldwide is 18 years old. The majority of countries set their minimum drinking age at 18, while a few countries like the United States, India, and some Middle Eastern nations set it at 21.
Several countries allow driving at age 16, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Colombia. Some US states even allow learner's permits at 15.
Yes, in some countries legal ages can vary by state or province. For example, in Canada the drinking age varies between 18 and 19 depending on the province, and in the US the driving age varies by state.
Several countries allow voting at 16, including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, and Cuba. Some countries like the UAE require voters to be 25 years old.
The most common statutory retirement age is 65, though many countries are gradually raising it. Some countries like France have recently changed their retirement age, while others like Japan and Italy have set it at 67.