Myanmar: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Myanmar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.30.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Myanmar ranks #119 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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
- 7.30
- Trough
- 5.13
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +15.6%
- +2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +33.0%
- +2.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 7.3044 | |
| 7.0892 | |
| 6.8772 | |
| 6.6864 | |
| 6.5078 | |
| 6.3183 | |
| 6.1297 | |
| 5.9513 | |
| 5.7848 | |
| 5.6299 |
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 Myanmar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Myanmar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Myanmar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Myanmar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Myanmar rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Myanmar ranked #119 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Myanmar'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 Myanmar is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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.