Bangladesh: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.50.
That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Bangladesh ranks #131 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.50
- Trough
- 3.72
- 1-year change
- +2.8%
- 5-year change
- +14.8%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +36.6%
- +3.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 6.4985 | |
| 6.3205 | |
| 6.1352 | |
| 5.9738 | |
| 5.8351 | |
| 5.6626 | |
| 5.4581 | |
| 5.2589 | |
| 5.0722 | |
| 4.9026 |
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 Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bangladesh rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Bangladesh ranked #131 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
- 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.