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Germany: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Germany's Population ages 65 and above, total was 19.37 million.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Germany ranks #8 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
19.37M
Trough
15.55M
1-year change
+2.1%
5-year change
+7.8%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+14.1%
+1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
19.372M
18.981M
18.681M
18.415M
18.166M
17.972M
17.783M
17.601M
17.404M
17.198M

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 Germany's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Germany's Population ages 65 and above, total was 19.37 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Germany's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Germany rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Germany ranked #8 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Germany'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 Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 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.