Guyana: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Guyana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.73.
That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Guyana ranks #124 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #35 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
- 6.73
- Trough
- 4.10
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +16.1%
- +3.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +30.3%
- +2.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 6.7349 | |
| 6.4796 | |
| 6.2225 | |
| 6.0813 | |
| 6.0011 | |
| 5.7988 | |
| 5.6836 | |
| 5.6238 | |
| 5.4639 | |
| 5.3123 |
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 Guyana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Guyana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Guyana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Guyana's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Guyana rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Guyana ranked #124 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Guyana'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 Guyana is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #35 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.