El Salvador: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.15.
That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . El Salvador ranks #113 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 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
- 8.15
- Trough
- 6.13
- 1-year change
- +1.9%
- 5-year change
- +6.8%
- +1.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.9%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 8.1486 | |
| 8.0003 | |
| 7.8616 | |
| 7.7624 | |
| 7.7097 | |
| 7.6264 | |
| 7.4996 | |
| 7.3701 | |
| 7.2451 | |
| 7.1308 |
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 El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does El Salvador rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, El Salvador ranked #113 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does El Salvador'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 El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 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.