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Bolivia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Bolivia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.64.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Bolivia ranks #139 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #37 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Bolivia Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
5.70
Trough
5.37
1-year change
+1.6%
5-year change
-1.0%
-0.2% / yr
10-year change
+1.3%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
5.6415
5.5505
5.4791
5.5208
5.6536
5.6964
5.6583
5.6269
5.6011
5.5796

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bolivia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Bolivia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bolivia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Bolivia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bolivia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Bolivia ranked #139 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Bolivia'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 Bolivia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #37 of 42.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.