Papua New Guinea: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.46.
That's up 3.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Papua New Guinea ranks #177 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #36 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.46
- Trough
- 2.63
- 1-year change
- +3.5%
- 5-year change
- +13.6%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +23.4%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.4646 | |
| 3.3483 | |
| 3.2470 | |
| 3.1710 | |
| 3.1106 | |
| 3.0507 | |
| 2.9911 | |
| 2.9365 | |
| 2.8880 | |
| 2.8445 |
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 Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea ranked #177 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #36 of 37.
- 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.