Malta: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Malta's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.21.
That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Malta ranks #31 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 20.21
- Trough
- 13.48
- 1-year change
- +2.1%
- 5-year change
- +8.8%
- +1.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.6%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 20.2123 | |
| 19.8000 | |
| 19.2844 | |
| 18.7721 | |
| 18.4998 | |
| 18.5816 | |
| 18.7497 | |
| 18.8131 | |
| 18.6556 | |
| 18.3273 |
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 Malta's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Malta's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malta's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Malta's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Malta rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Malta ranked #31 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Malta'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 Malta is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.
- 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.