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Brazil: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, total was 23.42 million.

That's up 4.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Brazil ranks #6 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
23.42M
Trough
10.67M
1-year change
+4.3%
5-year change
+21.8%
+4.0% / yr
10-year change
+53.0%
+4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
23.424M
22.452M
21.560M
20.769M
20.029M
19.237M
18.401M
17.587M
16.803M
16.047M

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 Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, total was 23.42 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Brazil rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Brazil ranked #6 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Brazil'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 Brazil is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 of 42.
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.