Cyprus: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Cyprus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.62.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Cyprus ranks #67 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 14.62
- Trough
- 10.34
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +9.2%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +19.2%
- +1.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 14.6162 | |
| 14.3233 | |
| 14.0779 | |
| 13.8514 | |
| 13.6113 | |
| 13.3826 | |
| 13.1665 | |
| 12.9503 | |
| 12.7307 | |
| 12.4999 |
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 Cyprus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Cyprus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Cyprus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Cyprus's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Cyprus rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Cyprus ranked #67 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Cyprus'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 Cyprus is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 58.
- 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.