Sri Lanka: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.10.
That's up 3.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Sri Lanka ranks #82 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 12.10
- Trough
- 6.62
- 1-year change
- +3.1%
- 5-year change
- +16.7%
- +3.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +40.2%
- +3.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 12.1039 | |
| 11.7387 | |
| 11.3824 | |
| 11.0456 | |
| 10.7157 | |
| 10.3755 | |
| 10.0360 | |
| 9.6937 | |
| 9.3455 | |
| 8.9905 |
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 Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #82 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
- 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.