Thailand: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Thailand's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 15.36.
That's up 4.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Thailand ranks #65 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 15.36
- Trough
- 7.48
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
- 5-year change
- +24.6%
- +4.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +55.3%
- +4.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 15.3628 | |
| 14.7183 | |
| 14.0968 | |
| 13.4920 | |
| 12.8980 | |
| 12.3288 | |
| 11.7833 | |
| 11.2660 | |
| 10.7815 | |
| 10.3240 |
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 Thailand's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Thailand's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 15.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Thailand's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Thailand's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Thailand rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Thailand ranked #65 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Thailand'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 Thailand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.