Moldova: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Moldova's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 16.21.
That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Moldova ranks #58 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 16.21
- Trough
- 10.49
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +17.5%
- +3.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +46.3%
- +3.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 16.2115 | |
| 15.6147 | |
| 15.1170 | |
| 14.6976 | |
| 14.2912 | |
| 13.8015 | |
| 13.3074 | |
| 12.8296 | |
| 12.2991 | |
| 11.7092 |
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 Moldova's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Moldova's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 16.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Moldova's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Moldova's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Moldova rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Moldova ranked #58 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Moldova'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 Moldova is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 58.
- 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.