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Norway: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Norway's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 18.79.

That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Norway ranks #41 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Norway Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
18.79
Trough
14.64
1-year change
+1.4%
5-year change
+8.0%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+17.2%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
18.7852
18.5338
18.3301
18.0740
17.7282
17.3949
17.0854
16.7812
16.5173
16.2748

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Norway's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Norway's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 18.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Norway's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Norway's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Norway rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Norway ranked #41 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Norway'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 Norway is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.