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

In , Brunei Darussalam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.87.

That's up 5.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Brunei Darussalam ranks #122 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
6.87
Trough
3.09
1-year change
+5.5%
5-year change
+29.9%
+5.4% / yr
10-year change
+74.3%
+5.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
6.8678
6.5111
6.2018
5.9230
5.6135
5.2884
4.9759
4.6786
4.4031
4.1568

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 Brunei Darussalam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Brunei Darussalam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Brunei Darussalam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Brunei Darussalam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 5.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Brunei Darussalam rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Brunei Darussalam ranked #122 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Brunei Darussalam'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 Brunei Darussalam is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.
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.