French Polynesia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , French Polynesia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.32.
That's up 5.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . French Polynesia ranks #88 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.32
- Trough
- 5.12
- 1-year change
- +5.6%
- 5-year change
- +29.0%
- +5.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +60.1%
- +4.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 11.3241 | |
| 10.7255 | |
| 10.1727 | |
| 9.6529 | |
| 9.2064 | |
| 8.7751 | |
| 8.3042 | |
| 7.8749 | |
| 7.5568 | |
| 7.3152 |
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 French Polynesia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, French Polynesia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.32, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is French Polynesia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- French Polynesia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 5.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does French Polynesia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, French Polynesia ranked #88 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does French Polynesia'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 French Polynesia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 37.
- 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.