Israel: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Israel's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.55.
That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Israel ranks #76 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 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
- 12.55
- Trough
- 9.83
- 1-year change
- +1.1%
- 5-year change
- +5.6%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +16.3%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 12.5527 | |
| 12.4157 | |
| 12.3030 | |
| 12.1980 | |
| 12.0529 | |
| 11.8855 | |
| 11.7013 | |
| 11.4925 | |
| 11.2614 | |
| 11.0178 |
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 Israel's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Israel's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Israel's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Israel's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Israel rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Israel ranked #76 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Israel'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 Israel is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 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.