Portugal: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Portugal's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 24.53.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Portugal ranks #5 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 24.53
- Trough
- 17.27
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +9.6%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.0%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 24.5307 | |
| 24.1115 | |
| 23.6880 | |
| 23.2909 | |
| 22.8627 | |
| 22.3901 | |
| 21.9324 | |
| 21.4883 | |
| 21.0270 | |
| 20.5743 |
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 Portugal's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Portugal's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 24.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Portugal's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Portugal's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Portugal rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Portugal ranked #5 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Portugal'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 Portugal is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.
- 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.