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Sierra Leone: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, total was 280,234.00.

That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Sierra Leone ranks #133 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sierra Leone Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
280,234.00
Trough
185,893.00
1-year change
+3.3%
5-year change
+15.6%
+2.9% / yr
10-year change
+27.9%
+2.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
280,234.0000
271,302.0000
262,820.0000
255,109.0000
248,529.0000
242,410.0000
236,451.0000
231,134.0000
226,296.0000
221,986.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, total was 280,234.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #133 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. 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), CC BY 4.0.