Belarus: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Belarus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 17.67.
That's up 3.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Belarus ranks #49 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #38 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 17.67
- Trough
- 13.74
- 1-year change
- +3.5%
- 5-year change
- +14.9%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +25.7%
- +2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 17.6666 | |
| 17.0620 | |
| 16.5068 | |
| 16.0698 | |
| 15.7338 | |
| 15.3719 | |
| 15.0512 | |
| 14.7976 | |
| 14.5403 | |
| 14.3138 |
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 Belarus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Belarus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 17.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Belarus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Belarus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Belarus rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Belarus ranked #49 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Belarus'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 Belarus is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #38 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.