Seychelles: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.54.
That's up 2.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Seychelles ranks #108 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.54
- Trough
- 7.03
- 1-year change
- +2.5%
- 5-year change
- +15.9%
- +3.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +21.5%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 8.5390 | |
| 8.3310 | |
| 8.1475 | |
| 7.8919 | |
| 7.5779 | |
| 7.3655 | |
| 7.2279 | |
| 7.1411 | |
| 7.0915 | |
| 7.0578 |
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 Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Seychelles rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Seychelles ranked #108 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Seychelles'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 Seychelles is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.