Switzerland: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.02.
That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Switzerland ranks #35 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 20.02
- Trough
- 15.85
- 1-year change
- +2.1%
- 5-year change
- +7.7%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.0%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 20.0191 | |
| 19.6114 | |
| 19.2187 | |
| 18.9280 | |
| 18.7515 | |
| 18.5821 | |
| 18.3876 | |
| 18.2005 | |
| 18.0386 | |
| 17.8894 |
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 Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 20.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Switzerland ranked #35 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 58.
- 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.