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Lesotho: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, total was 90,141.00.

That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Lesotho ranks #156 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Lesotho Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
91,743.00
Trough
81,644.00
1-year change
+1.9%
5-year change
+7.9%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+10.0%
+1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
90,141.0000
88,456.0000
86,711.0000
85,602.0000
84,709.0000
83,511.0000
82,570.0000
81,989.0000
81,808.0000
82,063.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, total was 90,141.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Lesotho rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Lesotho ranked #156 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. 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), CC BY 4.0.