Gabon: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Gabon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.08.
That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Gabon ranks #163 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.58
- Trough
- 3.99
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +2.3%
- +0.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +1.0%
- +0.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.0826 | |
| 4.0418 | |
| 4.0113 | |
| 3.9954 | |
| 3.9931 | |
| 3.9926 | |
| 3.9908 | |
| 3.9944 | |
| 4.0029 | |
| 4.0169 |
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 Gabon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Gabon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Gabon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Gabon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Gabon rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Gabon ranked #163 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Gabon'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 Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.