Cabo Verde: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.86.
That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Cabo Verde ranks #123 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.86
- Trough
- 4.89
- 1-year change
- +4.2%
- 5-year change
- +18.0%
- +3.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +36.1%
- +3.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 6.8582 | |
| 6.5795 | |
| 6.3287 | |
| 6.1362 | |
| 5.9827 | |
| 5.8143 | |
| 5.6379 | |
| 5.4653 | |
| 5.3006 | |
| 5.1566 |
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 Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Cabo Verde rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Cabo Verde ranked #123 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Cabo Verde'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 Cabo Verde is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
- 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.