Peru: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Peru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.23.
That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Peru ranks #103 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 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
- 9.23
- Trough
- 5.73
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- +7.2%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.0%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 9.2281 | |
| 8.9926 | |
| 8.8107 | |
| 8.7541 | |
| 8.7181 | |
| 8.6070 | |
| 8.5040 | |
| 8.4038 | |
| 8.3048 | |
| 8.1944 |
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 Peru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Peru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Peru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Peru's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Peru rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Peru ranked #103 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 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.