Iraq: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Iraq's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.41.
That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Iraq ranks #179 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.41
- Trough
- 2.98
- 1-year change
- +0.5%
- 5-year change
- +2.9%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.0%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.4144 | |
| 3.3967 | |
| 3.3976 | |
| 3.3810 | |
| 3.3604 | |
| 3.3172 | |
| 3.2330 | |
| 3.1507 | |
| 3.0857 | |
| 3.0451 |
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 Iraq's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iraq's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iraq's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Iraq's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iraq rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Iraq ranked #179 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
- 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.