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

In , Saudi Arabia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.95.

That's up 4.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Saudi Arabia ranks #197 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.95
Trough
2.21
1-year change
+4.7%
5-year change
+20.4%
+3.8% / yr
10-year change
+29.4%
+2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
2.9508
2.8195
2.7025
2.6186
2.5226
2.4502
2.3807
2.2802
2.2137
2.2281

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 Saudi Arabia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Saudi Arabia's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #197 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.
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.