North Macedonia: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 18.02.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . North Macedonia ranks #44 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 18.02
- Trough
- 10.64
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +14.4%
- +2.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +39.4%
- +3.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 18.0248 | |
| 17.5017 | |
| 17.0477 | |
| 16.7244 | |
| 16.3463 | |
| 15.7588 | |
| 15.0851 | |
| 14.4581 | |
| 13.9041 | |
| 13.4043 |
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 North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 18.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #44 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does North Macedonia'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 North Macedonia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 58.
- 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.