Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.95.
That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #135 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 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
- 5.95
- Trough
- 3.25
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +24.7%
- +4.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +59.8%
- +4.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 5.9495 | |
| 5.7311 | |
| 5.5194 | |
| 5.2874 | |
| 5.0340 | |
| 4.7728 | |
| 4.5228 | |
| 4.3062 | |
| 4.1119 | |
| 3.9148 |
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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #135 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 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.