Oman: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Oman's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.64.
That's down 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Oman ranks #203 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.66
- Trough
- 2.55
- 1-year change
- -0.6%
- 5-year change
- +1.3%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +3.1%
- +0.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 2.6441 | |
| 2.6604 | |
| 2.6575 | |
| 2.6160 | |
| 2.6070 | |
| 2.6107 | |
| 2.5836 | |
| 2.5502 | |
| 2.5501 | |
| 2.5749 |
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 Oman's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Oman's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Oman's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Oman's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) fell 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Oman rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Oman ranked #203 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Oman'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 Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.
- 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.