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Malawi: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Malawi's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.59.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Malawi ranks #207 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.02
Trough
2.59
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-6.5%
-1.3% / yr
10-year change
-18.3%
-2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
2.5861
2.5926
2.6132
2.6538
2.7077
2.7652
2.8269
2.8972
2.9778
3.0699

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 Malawi's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Malawi's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malawi's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Malawi's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Malawi rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Malawi ranked #207 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
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.