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Rwanda: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Rwanda's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.93.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Rwanda ranks #165 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #10 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Rwanda Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.93
Trough
2.60
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+17.0%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+35.9%
+3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
3.9261
3.8219
3.7214
3.6057
3.4757
3.3570
3.2468
3.1428
3.0467
2.9611

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Rwanda's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Rwanda's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Rwanda's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Rwanda's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Rwanda rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Rwanda ranked #165 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Rwanda'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 Rwanda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #10 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.