Maldives: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Maldives's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.64.
That's up 6.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Maldives ranks #153 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.68
- Trough
- 3.83
- 1-year change
- +6.8%
- 5-year change
- +21.1%
- +3.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.2%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.6402 | |
| 4.3451 | |
| 4.0816 | |
| 3.9279 | |
| 3.8697 | |
| 3.8329 | |
| 3.8317 | |
| 3.8677 | |
| 3.9321 | |
| 4.0148 |
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 Maldives's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Maldives's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Maldives's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Maldives's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Maldives rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Maldives ranked #153 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Maldives'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 Maldives is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
- 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.