Morocco: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Morocco's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.14.
That's up 4.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Morocco ranks #114 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.14
- Trough
- 4.73
- 1-year change
- +4.0%
- 5-year change
- +21.1%
- +3.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +44.4%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 8.1387 | |
| 7.8257 | |
| 7.5098 | |
| 7.2184 | |
| 6.9705 | |
| 6.7202 | |
| 6.4585 | |
| 6.2154 | |
| 5.9955 | |
| 5.8021 |
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 Morocco's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Morocco's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Morocco's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Morocco's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Morocco rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Morocco ranked #114 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Morocco'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 Morocco is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
- 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.