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Italy: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Italy's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 24.62.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Italy ranks #4 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Italy Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
24.62
Trough
19.64
1-year change
+1.7%
5-year change
+6.6%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+13.5%
+1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
24.6248
24.2188
23.9292
23.6620
23.3792
23.1042
22.8062
22.5587
22.3096
22.0285

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Italy's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Italy's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 24.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Italy's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Italy's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Italy rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Italy ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.