Nigeria: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Nigeria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.05.
That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Nigeria ranks #192 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.05
- Trough
- 2.96
- 1-year change
- +0.7%
- 5-year change
- +2.5%
- +0.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +2.3%
- +0.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.0487 | |
| 3.0282 | |
| 3.0079 | |
| 2.9903 | |
| 2.9813 | |
| 2.9749 | |
| 2.9665 | |
| 2.9634 | |
| 2.9653 | |
| 2.9703 |
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 Nigeria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Nigeria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nigeria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Nigeria's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Nigeria rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Nigeria ranked #192 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.