* They're personifications of countries: Their ages are often tied to the country's founding or a significant historical event, making it flexible.
* The manga/anime is inconsistent: Age depictions fluctuate depending on the story arc or artist's preference.
However, we can look at some general age ranges based on common interpretations:
Older:
* Italy (N. Italy): Usually depicted as being around 25-30.
* Germany: Often presented as being in his late 20s to early 30s.
* Japan: His age is more flexible, ranging from late teens to early 20s, but he's generally considered to be older than the younger nations.
Middle-aged:
* England: Usually depicted as being in his late 30s to early 40s.
* France: Similar age to England, often portrayed as being around his late 30s to early 40s.
* Russia: He's typically portrayed as being in his late 30s to early 40s.
Younger:
* America: Usually depicted as being around 20.
* China: He's often considered to be in his mid-20s.
* Spain: He's typically portrayed as being in his mid-20s.
* Prussia: Often depicted as being in his late teens to early 20s.
* Austria: He's frequently portrayed as being in his late teens to early 20s.
Remember, these are just general age ranges and not definitive. The creator of Hetalia, Hidekaz Himaruya, hasn't given specific ages for the characters, and it's open to interpretation.