Ireland: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Ireland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 15.89.
That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Ireland ranks #61 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 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
- 15.89
- Trough
- 10.78
- 1-year change
- +2.3%
- 5-year change
- +11.6%
- +2.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +24.2%
- +2.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 15.8921 | |
| 15.5417 | |
| 15.1619 | |
| 14.8536 | |
| 14.5621 | |
| 14.2438 | |
| 13.9536 | |
| 13.6720 | |
| 13.3921 | |
| 13.1103 |
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 Ireland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Ireland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 15.89, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ireland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Ireland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ireland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Ireland ranked #61 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Ireland'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 Ireland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 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.