Belgium: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Belgium's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.56.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Belgium ranks #29 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 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
- 20.56
- Trough
- 17.07
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +8.0%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +14.5%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 20.5581 | |
| 20.1453 | |
| 19.7672 | |
| 19.4521 | |
| 19.2240 | |
| 19.0298 | |
| 18.8086 | |
| 18.5849 | |
| 18.3567 | |
| 18.1637 |
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 Belgium's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Belgium's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.56, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Belgium's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Belgium's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Belgium rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Belgium ranked #29 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Belgium'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 Belgium is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 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.