Bulgaria: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 22.03.
That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Bulgaria ranks #17 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 22.03
- Trough
- 17.34
- 1-year change
- +0.9%
- 5-year change
- +2.6%
- +0.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +11.4%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 22.0303 | |
| 21.8324 | |
| 21.6973 | |
| 21.7032 | |
| 21.6868 | |
| 21.4795 | |
| 21.1709 | |
| 20.8700 | |
| 20.5761 | |
| 20.2098 |
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 Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 22.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Bulgaria ranked #17 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Bulgaria'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 Bulgaria is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.