Lebanon: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Lebanon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 10.14.
That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Lebanon ranks #94 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 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
- 10.14
- Trough
- 5.55
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +15.5%
- +2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +57.5%
- +4.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 10.1386 | |
| 9.8244 | |
| 9.5135 | |
| 9.3045 | |
| 9.1237 | |
| 8.7797 | |
| 8.3301 | |
| 7.8472 | |
| 7.3279 | |
| 6.7896 |
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 Lebanon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lebanon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 10.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lebanon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Lebanon's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lebanon rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Lebanon ranked #94 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Lebanon'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 Lebanon is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 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.