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Bhutan: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, total was 51,403.00.

That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Bhutan ranks #167 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
51,403.00
Trough
31,056.00
1-year change
+2.6%
5-year change
+13.4%
+2.5% / yr
10-year change
+27.1%
+2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
51,403.0000
50,083.0000
48,774.0000
47,509.0000
46,339.0000
45,339.0000
44,573.0000
44,028.0000
43,096.0000
41,721.0000

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 Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, total was 51,403.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bhutan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Bhutan ranked #167 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
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.