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Burkina Faso: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, total was 624,460.00.

That's up 3.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Burkina Faso ranks #96 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
624,460.00
Trough
385,298.00
1-year change
+3.5%
5-year change
+16.4%
+3.1% / yr
10-year change
+30.3%
+2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
624,460.0000
603,440.0000
584,032.0000
567,297.0000
551,754.0000
536,455.0000
522,159.0000
509,194.0000
497,582.0000
487,555.0000

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 Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, total was 624,460.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Burkina Faso ranked #96 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.
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.