New Caledonia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.43.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . New Caledonia ranks #86 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 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
- 11.43
- Trough
- 6.31
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +14.4%
- +2.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +34.2%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 11.4260 | |
| 11.0903 | |
| 10.7931 | |
| 10.5088 | |
| 10.2547 | |
| 9.9919 | |
| 9.6808 | |
| 9.3845 | |
| 9.0919 | |
| 8.7965 |
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 New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does New Caledonia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, New Caledonia ranked #86 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does New Caledonia'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 New Caledonia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 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.