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

In , Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 22.23.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks #15 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
22.23
Trough
13.49
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+13.2%
+2.5% / yr
10-year change
+32.5%
+2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
22.2302
21.6424
21.1033
20.6777
20.2427
19.6457
18.9760
18.3389
17.7718
17.2535

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 22.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked #15 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina'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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 58.
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.