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Tonga: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Tonga's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.72.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Tonga ranks #125 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Tonga Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
6.72
Trough
5.67
1-year change
+1.7%
5-year change
+7.7%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+12.0%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
6.7156
6.6025
6.5007
6.4220
6.3352
6.2355
6.1464
6.0685
6.0290
6.0083

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Tonga's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tonga's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 6.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tonga's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Tonga's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tonga rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Tonga ranked #125 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Tonga'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 Tonga is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.