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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)

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