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India: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , India's Population ages 65 and above, total was 103.69 million.

That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . India ranks #2 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

India Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
103.69M
Trough
53.98M
1-year change
+4.2%
5-year change
+19.9%
+3.7% / yr
10-year change
+48.9%
+4.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
103.691M
99.541M
95.489M
92.571M
90.004M
86.446M
82.744M
79.196M
75.822M
72.632M

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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was India's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, India's Population ages 65 and above, total was 103.69 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
India's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, India ranked #2 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.