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Solomon Islands: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Solomon Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.64.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Solomon Islands ranks #174 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #35 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.74
Trough
3.42
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
-2.8%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
+4.6%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
3.6388
3.6265
3.6287
3.6549
3.7028
3.7419
3.7167
3.6406
3.5728
3.5178

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 Solomon Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Solomon Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Solomon Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Solomon Islands's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Solomon Islands rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Solomon Islands ranked #174 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Solomon Islands'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 Solomon Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #35 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.