Egypt, Arab Rep.: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.12.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #144 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.12
- Trough
- 3.91
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +11.4%
- +2.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +23.6%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 5.1163 | |
| 4.9697 | |
| 4.8284 | |
| 4.7409 | |
| 4.6912 | |
| 4.5935 | |
| 4.4723 | |
| 4.3667 | |
| 4.2770 | |
| 4.2013 |
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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #144 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
- 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.