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Gambia, The: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, total was 84,959.00.

That's up 5.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Gambia, The ranks #157 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
84,959.00
Trough
45,626.00
1-year change
+5.8%
5-year change
+27.4%
+5.0% / yr
10-year change
+49.3%
+4.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
84,959.0000
80,338.0000
76,188.0000
72,677.0000
69,591.0000
66,705.0000
64,084.0000
61,802.0000
59,831.0000
58,168.0000

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 Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, total was 84,959.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 5.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Gambia, The rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Gambia, The ranked #157 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 48.
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.