Greenland: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Greenland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 10.81.
That's up 6.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Greenland ranks #92 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 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
- 10.81
- Trough
- 5.63
- 1-year change
- +6.8%
- 5-year change
- +25.9%
- +4.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +43.3%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 10.8087 | |
| 10.1194 | |
| 9.5784 | |
| 9.1861 | |
| 8.8446 | |
| 8.5844 | |
| 8.3854 | |
| 8.1834 | |
| 7.9529 | |
| 7.7167 |
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 Greenland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Greenland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 10.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Greenland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Greenland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Greenland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Greenland ranked #92 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Greenland'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 Greenland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 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.