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Benin: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Benin's Population ages 65 and above, total was 450,969.00.

That's up 3.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Benin ranks #113 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Benin Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
450,969.00
Trough
258,283.00
1-year change
+3.5%
5-year change
+16.8%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+34.2%
+3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
450,969.0000
435,732.0000
421,389.0000
408,711.0000
397,329.0000
386,037.0000
375,002.0000
364,546.0000
354,614.0000
345,095.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Benin's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Benin's Population ages 65 and above, total was 450,969.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Benin's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Benin rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Benin ranked #113 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Benin's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. 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), CC BY 4.0.