Mauritius: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Mauritius's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 13.53.
That's up 4.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Mauritius ranks #73 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 13.53
- Trough
- 6.50
- 1-year change
- +4.5%
- 5-year change
- +24.2%
- +4.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +60.6%
- +4.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 13.5259 | |
| 12.9416 | |
| 12.3958 | |
| 11.9015 | |
| 11.4012 | |
| 10.8948 | |
| 10.3966 | |
| 9.8914 | |
| 9.3809 | |
| 8.8799 |
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 Mauritius's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Mauritius's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 13.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Mauritius's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Mauritius's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Mauritius rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Mauritius ranked #73 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Mauritius'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 Mauritius is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.