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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.