Bhutan: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.49.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Bhutan ranks #132 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.49
- Trough
- 4.69
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +9.6%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +17.7%
- +1.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 6.4942 | |
| 6.3687 | |
| 6.2458 | |
| 6.1266 | |
| 6.0180 | |
| 5.9280 | |
| 5.8667 | |
| 5.8367 | |
| 5.7625 | |
| 5.6333 |
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 Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bhutan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Bhutan ranked #132 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.