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Norway: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Norway's Population ages 65 and above, total was 1.05 million.

That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Norway ranks #75 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
1.05M
Trough
679,993.00
1-year change
+2.3%
5-year change
+12.5%
+2.4% / yr
10-year change
+27.1%
+2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
1.047M
1.023M
1.000M
977,501.0000
953,683.0000
930,259.0000
907,562.0000
885,541.0000
864,600.0000
844,434.0000

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 Norway's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Norway's Population ages 65 and above, total was 1.05 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Norway's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Norway's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Norway rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Norway ranked #75 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Norway'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 Norway is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 58.
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.