Syrian Arab Republic: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.74.
That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #149 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.74
- Trough
- 3.37
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +5.5%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.9%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.7417 | |
| 4.6868 | |
| 4.6666 | |
| 4.6185 | |
| 4.5476 | |
| 4.4947 | |
| 4.4666 | |
| 4.3967 | |
| 4.2924 | |
| 4.1699 |
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 Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #149 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
- 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.