Qatar: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Qatar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 1.68.
That's up 6.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Qatar ranks #217 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.68
- Trough
- 0.86
- 1-year change
- +6.6%
- 5-year change
- +43.0%
- +7.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +57.8%
- +4.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 1.6758 | |
| 1.5721 | |
| 1.3911 | |
| 1.3039 | |
| 1.2477 | |
| 1.1721 | |
| 1.1443 | |
| 1.1225 | |
| 1.0862 | |
| 1.0508 |
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 Qatar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Qatar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 1.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Qatar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Qatar's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 6.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Qatar rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Qatar ranked #217 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Qatar'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 Qatar is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 of 23.
- 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.