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Cameroon: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, total was 813,950.00.

That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Cameroon ranks #89 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
813,950.00
Trough
541,579.00
1-year change
+3.4%
5-year change
+14.6%
+2.8% / yr
10-year change
+28.2%
+2.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
813,950.0000
787,297.0000
763,541.0000
744,517.0000
727,829.0000
710,166.0000
692,386.0000
676,487.0000
661,872.0000
647,785.0000

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 Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, total was 813,950.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cameroon rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Cameroon ranked #89 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Cameroon'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 Cameroon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 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.