Jordan: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Jordan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.52.
That's up 4.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Jordan ranks #155 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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
- 4.52
- Trough
- 3.13
- 1-year change
- +4.6%
- 5-year change
- +19.8%
- +3.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +35.0%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.5232 | |
| 4.3223 | |
| 4.1421 | |
| 4.0066 | |
| 3.8991 | |
| 3.7770 | |
| 3.6486 | |
| 3.5250 | |
| 3.4128 | |
| 3.3186 |
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 Jordan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Jordan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Jordan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Jordan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Jordan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Jordan ranked #155 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Jordan'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 Jordan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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.