China: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.67.
That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . China ranks #66 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 14.67
- Trough
- 7.89
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +21.6%
- +4.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +51.7%
- +4.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 14.6653 | |
| 14.3161 | |
| 13.7819 | |
| 13.2057 | |
| 12.6452 | |
| 12.0614 | |
| 11.5162 | |
| 10.9810 | |
| 10.4908 | |
| 10.0534 |
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 China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does China rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, China ranked #66 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 37.
- 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.