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Ethiopia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Ethiopia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.23.

That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Ethiopia ranks #184 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Ethiopia Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.23
Trough
2.63
1-year change
+1.9%
5-year change
+6.3%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+11.1%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
3.2300
3.1713
3.1244
3.0936
3.0690
3.0382
3.0059
2.9773
2.9534
2.9351

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Ethiopia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Ethiopia ranked #184 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.