Philippines: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Philippines's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.49.
That's up 4.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Philippines ranks #141 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #28 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
- 5.49
- Trough
- 3.18
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
- 5-year change
- +21.5%
- +4.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +51.6%
- +4.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 5.4919 | |
| 5.2622 | |
| 5.0413 | |
| 4.8807 | |
| 4.7257 | |
| 4.5194 | |
| 4.3141 | |
| 4.1182 | |
| 3.9378 | |
| 3.7702 |
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 Philippines's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Philippines's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Philippines's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Philippines's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Philippines rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Philippines ranked #141 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Philippines'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 Philippines is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #28 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.