Guatemala: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.85.
That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Guatemala ranks #148 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #40 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.85
- Trough
- 3.78
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +8.5%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.6%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.8493 | |
| 4.7347 | |
| 4.6299 | |
| 4.5768 | |
| 4.5451 | |
| 4.4687 | |
| 4.3743 | |
| 4.2894 | |
| 4.2160 | |
| 4.1519 |
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 Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Guatemala rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Guatemala ranked #148 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #40 of 42.
- 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.