Nauru: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Nauru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.85.
That's up 6.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Nauru ranks #199 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #37 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
- 2.85
- Trough
- 1.27
- 1-year change
- +6.4%
- 5-year change
- +39.6%
- +6.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +106.9%
- +7.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 2.8502 | |
| 2.6779 | |
| 2.4320 | |
| 2.2206 | |
| 2.1172 | |
| 2.0411 | |
| 1.9255 | |
| 1.7882 | |
| 1.6637 | |
| 1.4972 |
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 Nauru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Nauru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nauru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Nauru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 6.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Nauru rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Nauru ranked #199 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Nauru'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 Nauru is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #37 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.