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Russian Federation: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, total was 24.66 million.

That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Russian Federation ranks #5 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Russian Federation Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
24.66M
Trough
18.02M
1-year change
+3.2%
5-year change
+12.5%
+2.4% / yr
10-year change
+29.8%
+2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
24.655M
23.882M
23.187M
22.774M
22.473M
21.910M
21.272M
20.691M
20.116M
19.576M

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, total was 24.66 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #5 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Russian Federation is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 58.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.