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Namibia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Namibia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.67.

That's up 2.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Namibia ranks #173 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Namibia Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.67
Trough
3.20
1-year change
+2.9%
5-year change
+2.9%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+4.4%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
3.6730
3.5712
3.5232
3.5453
3.5752
3.5710
3.5605
3.5521
3.5445
3.5334

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Namibia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Namibia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Namibia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Namibia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Namibia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Namibia ranked #173 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Namibia'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 Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.