Hungary: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Hungary's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.99.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Hungary ranks #23 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 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
- 20.99
- Trough
- 15.53
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +7.1%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.7%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 20.9932 | |
| 20.8191 | |
| 20.6076 | |
| 20.4050 | |
| 20.0907 | |
| 19.6029 | |
| 19.1292 | |
| 18.7797 | |
| 18.4383 | |
| 18.0560 |
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 Hungary's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Hungary's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Hungary's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Hungary's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Hungary rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Hungary ranked #23 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Hungary'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 Hungary is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 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.