Benin: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Benin's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.12.
That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Benin ranks #188 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #27 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.12
- Trough
- 3.03
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +2.8%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +2.4%
- +0.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.1181 | |
| 3.0879 | |
| 3.0625 | |
| 3.0470 | |
| 3.0400 | |
| 3.0333 | |
| 3.0283 | |
| 3.0278 | |
| 3.0314 | |
| 3.0376 |
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 Benin's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Benin's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Benin's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Benin's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Benin rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Benin ranked #188 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Benin'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 Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #27 of 48.
- 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.