Sudan: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.30.
That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Sudan ranks #182 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 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
- 3.30
- Trough
- 2.59
- 1-year change
- +2.8%
- 5-year change
- +13.2%
- +2.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +25.1%
- +2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.3017 | |
| 3.2117 | |
| 3.1250 | |
| 3.0536 | |
| 2.9899 | |
| 2.9180 | |
| 2.8434 | |
| 2.7780 | |
| 2.7210 | |
| 2.6730 |
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 Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sudan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Sudan ranked #182 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Sudan'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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 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.