Colombia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Colombia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.78.
That's up 4.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Colombia ranks #96 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 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
- 9.78
- Trough
- 4.99
- 1-year change
- +4.3%
- 5-year change
- +19.4%
- +3.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +43.4%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 9.7784 | |
| 9.3754 | |
| 9.0066 | |
| 8.7136 | |
| 8.4641 | |
| 8.1903 | |
| 7.9134 | |
| 7.6525 | |
| 7.3886 | |
| 7.1091 |
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 Colombia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Colombia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Colombia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Colombia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Colombia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Colombia ranked #96 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Colombia'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 Colombia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 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.