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El Salvador: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, total was 516,475.00.

That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . El Salvador ranks #107 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

El Salvador Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
516,475.00
Trough
368,214.00
1-year change
+2.3%
5-year change
+8.8%
+1.7% / yr
10-year change
+19.2%
+1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
516,475.0000
504,790.0000
493,736.0000
485,602.0000
480,676.0000
474,537.0000
466,459.0000
457,946.0000
449,254.0000
440,947.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, total was 516,475.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does El Salvador rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, El Salvador ranked #107 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 42.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.