Romania: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Romania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 19.98.
That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Romania ranks #36 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 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
- 19.98
- Trough
- 14.92
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +7.4%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +19.0%
- +1.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 19.9810 | |
| 19.7531 | |
| 19.5152 | |
| 19.3270 | |
| 19.0167 | |
| 18.6042 | |
| 18.2497 | |
| 17.9121 | |
| 17.5742 | |
| 17.2096 |
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 Romania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Romania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 19.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Romania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Romania's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Romania rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Romania ranked #36 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Romania'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 Romania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 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.