Pakistan: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Pakistan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.28.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Pakistan ranks #159 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 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
- 4.28
- Trough
- 3.57
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +7.4%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.5%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.2806 | |
| 4.1963 | |
| 4.1117 | |
| 4.0522 | |
| 4.0227 | |
| 3.9845 | |
| 3.9328 | |
| 3.8889 | |
| 3.8504 | |
| 3.8209 |
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 Pakistan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Pakistan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.28, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Pakistan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Pakistan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Pakistan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Pakistan ranked #159 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Pakistan'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 Pakistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 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.