Hong Kong SAR, China: Population ages 65 and above, total
In , Hong Kong SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above, total was 1.71 million.
That's up 4.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #57 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.71M
- Trough
- 842,358.00
- 1-year change
- +4.6%
- 5-year change
- +26.5%
- +4.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +59.6%
- +4.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, total |
|---|---|
| 1.705M | |
| 1.631M | |
| 1.519M | |
| 1.464M | |
| 1.408M | |
| 1.348M | |
| 1.282M | |
| 1.225M | |
| 1.173M | |
| 1.122M |
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.TO • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Hong Kong SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above, total was 1.71 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
- Hong Kong SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
- In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
- How does Hong Kong SAR, China'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 Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 of 37.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.