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Macao SAR, China: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Macao SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.27.

That's up 5.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Macao SAR, China ranks #68 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
14.27
Trough
6.79
1-year change
+5.9%
5-year change
+34.3%
+6.1% / yr
10-year change
+74.2%
+5.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
14.2684
13.4795
12.7421
12.0335
11.3116
10.6214
10.0197
9.4998
9.0360
8.6103

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 Macao SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Macao SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 14.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Macao SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Macao SAR, China's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 5.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Macao SAR, China rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Macao SAR, China ranked #68 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Macao SAR, China'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 Macao SAR, China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 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.