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

In , Botswana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.04.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Botswana ranks #164 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.04
Trough
3.40
1-year change
+1.7%
5-year change
+4.9%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+15.8%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
4.0359
3.9697
3.8802
3.8690
3.8905
3.8456
3.7840
3.7147
3.6397
3.5611

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 Botswana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Botswana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Botswana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Botswana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Botswana rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Botswana ranked #164 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Botswana'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 Botswana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.
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.