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New Zealand: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, total was 909,226.00.

That's up 4.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . New Zealand ranks #81 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
909,226.00
Trough
496,971.00
1-year change
+4.1%
5-year change
+19.6%
+3.6% / yr
10-year change
+40.1%
+3.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
909,226.0000
873,526.0000
835,756.0000
815,904.0000
792,345.0000
760,536.0000
737,927.0000
715,713.0000
693,505.0000
670,915.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, total was 909,226.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #81 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 37.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. 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), CC BY 4.0.