Malaysia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.74.
That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Malaysia ranks #118 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.74
- Trough
- 4.33
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +19.4%
- +3.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +39.5%
- +3.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 7.7379 | |
| 7.4512 | |
| 7.1856 | |
| 6.9586 | |
| 6.7249 | |
| 6.4823 | |
| 6.2667 | |
| 6.0651 | |
| 5.8799 | |
| 5.7085 |
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 Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Malaysia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Malaysia ranked #118 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.