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Sao Tome and Principe: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.90.

That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #166 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.02
Trough
3.56
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+2.0%
+0.4% / yr
10-year change
+9.7%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
3.9002
3.8673
3.8486
3.8318
3.8400
3.8225
3.7438
3.6706
3.6107
3.5716

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 Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #166 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 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.