Russian Federation: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 17.18.
That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Russian Federation ranks #52 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 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
- 17.18
- Trough
- 12.60
- 1-year change
- +3.4%
- 5-year change
- +14.0%
- +2.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +30.4%
- +2.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 17.1775 | |
| 16.6046 | |
| 16.0755 | |
| 15.7334 | |
| 15.4721 | |
| 15.0633 | |
| 14.6303 | |
| 14.2409 | |
| 13.8715 | |
| 13.5345 |
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 Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 17.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Russian Federation rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #52 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Russian Federation'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 Russian Federation is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 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.