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Faroe Islands: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, total was 9,699.00.

That's up 0.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Faroe Islands ranks #196 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #54 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
9,699.00
Trough
6,450.00
1-year change
+0.6%
5-year change
+7.1%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+21.1%
+1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
9,699.0000
9,645.0000
9,592.0000
9,506.0000
9,297.0000
9,057.0000
8,870.0000
8,685.0000
8,477.0000
8,262.0000

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 Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, total was 9,699.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Faroe Islands rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Faroe Islands ranked #196 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Faroe Islands'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 Faroe Islands is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #54 of 58.
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.