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

In , Kiribati's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.24.

That's up 2.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Kiribati ranks #161 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.24
Trough
3.46
1-year change
+2.9%
5-year change
+8.8%
+1.7% / yr
10-year change
+16.4%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
4.2366
4.1183
4.0155
3.9575
3.9302
3.8928
3.8453
3.7930
3.7387
3.6840

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 Kiribati's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kiribati's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kiribati's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Kiribati's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kiribati rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Kiribati ranked #161 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Kiribati'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 Kiribati is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 37.
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.