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Nicaragua: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Nicaragua's Population ages 65 and above, total was 382,711.00.

That's up 4.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Nicaragua ranks #123 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #21 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
382,711.00
Trough
224,059.00
1-year change
+4.3%
5-year change
+15.4%
+2.9% / yr
10-year change
+37.4%
+3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
382,711.0000
367,062.0000
352,644.0000
343,131.0000
338,814.0000
331,669.0000
320,499.0000
309,607.0000
299,157.0000
288,744.0000

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 Nicaragua's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Nicaragua's Population ages 65 and above, total was 382,711.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nicaragua's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Nicaragua's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nicaragua rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Nicaragua ranked #123 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Nicaragua'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 Nicaragua is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #21 of 42.
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.