Brazil: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Brazil's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.05.
That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Brazil ranks #91 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #21 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.05
- Trough
- 5.78
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +19.2%
- +3.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +44.4%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 11.0492 | |
| 10.6336 | |
| 10.2518 | |
| 9.9111 | |
| 9.5987 | |
| 9.2731 | |
| 8.9279 | |
| 8.5917 | |
| 8.2686 | |
| 7.9568 |
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 Brazil's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Brazil's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Brazil's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Brazil's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Brazil rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Brazil ranked #91 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Brazil'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 Brazil is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #21 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.