Congo, Dem. Rep.: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.08.
That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #191 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 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
- 3.14
- Trough
- 3.04
- 1-year change
- +0.2%
- 5-year change
- -0.6%
- -0.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -1.9%
- -0.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.0756 | |
| 3.0684 | |
| 3.0660 | |
| 3.0736 | |
| 3.0861 | |
| 3.0933 | |
| 3.0969 | |
| 3.1042 | |
| 3.1153 | |
| 3.1270 |
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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #191 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 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.