Lithuania: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Lithuania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.17.
That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Lithuania ranks #32 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 20.17
- Trough
- 16.05
- 1-year change
- +1.6%
- 5-year change
- +1.6%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +8.4%
- +0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 20.1665 | |
| 19.8562 | |
| 19.8608 | |
| 19.9470 | |
| 19.9342 | |
| 19.8572 | |
| 19.7309 | |
| 19.5044 | |
| 19.1758 | |
| 18.8803 |
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 Lithuania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lithuania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lithuania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Lithuania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lithuania rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Lithuania ranked #32 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Lithuania'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 Lithuania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 58.
- 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.