Samoa: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.88.
That's up 3.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Samoa ranks #136 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.88
- Trough
- 4.75
- 1-year change
- +3.1%
- 5-year change
- +13.7%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +20.7%
- +1.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 5.8809 | |
| 5.7056 | |
| 5.5563 | |
| 5.4208 | |
| 5.2983 | |
| 5.1709 | |
| 5.0563 | |
| 4.9461 | |
| 4.8789 | |
| 4.8733 |
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 Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Samoa rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Samoa ranked #136 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Samoa'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 Samoa is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.
- 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.