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Albania: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Albania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 16.92.

That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Albania ranks #54 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Albania Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
16.92
Trough
8.96
1-year change
+3.8%
5-year change
+18.8%
+3.5% / yr
10-year change
+39.1%
+3.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
16.9228
16.3020
15.7763
15.2660
14.7670
14.2481
13.7395
13.3054
12.9202
12.5431

About Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Albania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Albania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 16.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Albania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Albania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Albania rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Albania ranked #54 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Albania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024 was 10.57, so Albania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 58.
What is Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.