Germany: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Germany's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 23.20.
That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Germany ranks #8 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 23.20
- Trough
- 18.86
- 1-year change
- +1.8%
- 5-year change
- +7.2%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +10.7%
- +1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 23.1956 | |
| 22.7900 | |
| 22.4589 | |
| 22.1345 | |
| 21.8447 | |
| 21.6284 | |
| 21.4498 | |
| 21.2936 | |
| 21.1350 | |
| 21.0534 |
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 Germany's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Germany's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 23.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Germany's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Germany's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Germany rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Germany ranked #8 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Germany'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 Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 58.
- 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.