Kuwait: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.10.
That's up 5.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Kuwait ranks #189 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 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
- 4.00
- Trough
- 1.69
- 1-year change
- +5.2%
- 5-year change
- -13.8%
- -2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +40.0%
- +3.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.1048 | |
| 2.9528 | |
| 2.7466 | |
| 3.4233 | |
| 3.9958 | |
| 3.6036 | |
| 3.2432 | |
| 2.9171 | |
| 2.6384 | |
| 2.4089 |
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 Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Kuwait rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Kuwait ranked #189 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 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.