Marshall Islands: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Marshall Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.64.
That's up 5.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Marshall Islands ranks #152 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #32 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
- 4.64
- Trough
- 2.06
- 1-year change
- +5.9%
- 5-year change
- +29.9%
- +5.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +79.5%
- +6.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.6407 | |
| 4.3823 | |
| 4.1121 | |
| 3.8678 | |
| 3.7044 | |
| 3.5733 | |
| 3.3919 | |
| 3.1948 | |
| 3.0036 | |
| 2.8002 |
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 Marshall Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Marshall Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Marshall Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Marshall Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 5.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Marshall Islands rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Marshall Islands ranked #152 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Marshall Islands'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 Marshall Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #32 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.