Panama: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Panama's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.35.
That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Panama ranks #102 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 9.35
- Trough
- 5.52
- 1-year change
- +3.3%
- 5-year change
- +15.9%
- +3.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +33.6%
- +2.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 9.3531 | |
| 9.0567 | |
| 8.7663 | |
| 8.5089 | |
| 8.2934 | |
| 8.0695 | |
| 7.8291 | |
| 7.6064 | |
| 7.3986 | |
| 7.1980 |
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 Panama's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Panama's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Panama's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Panama's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Panama rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Panama ranked #102 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Panama'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 Panama is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.
- 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.