India: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , India's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.15.
That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . India ranks #121 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.15
- Trough
- 4.67
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +14.8%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +34.7%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 7.1465 | |
| 6.9218 | |
| 6.6990 | |
| 6.5458 | |
| 6.4169 | |
| 6.2235 | |
| 6.0193 | |
| 5.8247 | |
| 5.6417 | |
| 5.4692 |
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 India's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, India's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is India's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- India's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does India rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, India ranked #121 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
- 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.