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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)

Greenland Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZSCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.