Chile: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Chile's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.14.
That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Chile ranks #69 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 14.14
- Trough
- 9.09
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +14.7%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +29.0%
- +2.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 14.1351 | |
| 13.6933 | |
| 13.3001 | |
| 12.9564 | |
| 12.6268 | |
| 12.3261 | |
| 12.0637 | |
| 11.8131 | |
| 11.5449 | |
| 11.2497 |
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 Chile's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Chile's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Chile's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Chile's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Chile rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Chile ranked #69 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Chile'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 Chile is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 42.
- 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.