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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)

Bangladesh Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZSCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.