Argentina: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Argentina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.42.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Argentina ranks #77 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 12.42
- Trough
- 9.97
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +6.7%
- +1.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +14.0%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 12.4160 | |
| 12.2030 | |
| 12.0341 | |
| 11.9186 | |
| 11.7934 | |
| 11.6325 | |
| 11.4637 | |
| 11.3071 | |
| 11.1688 | |
| 11.0315 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Argentina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Argentina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Argentina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Argentina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Argentina rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Argentina ranked #77 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Argentina'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 Argentina is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 42.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.