Mexico: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Mexico's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.25.
That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Mexico ranks #110 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.25
- Trough
- 5.68
- 1-year change
- +3.3%
- 5-year change
- +12.5%
- +2.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +26.6%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 8.2486 | |
| 7.9866 | |
| 7.7453 | |
| 7.5858 | |
| 7.4861 | |
| 7.3346 | |
| 7.1442 | |
| 6.9659 | |
| 6.8016 | |
| 6.6508 |
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 Mexico's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Mexico's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Mexico's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Mexico's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Mexico rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Mexico ranked #110 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Mexico'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 Mexico is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 42.
- 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.