Ukraine: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Ukraine's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 18.96.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Ukraine ranks #40 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #32 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
- 18.96
- Trough
- 14.61
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +13.4%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +28.4%
- +2.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 18.9624 | |
| 18.5575 | |
| 17.8569 | |
| 17.3881 | |
| 17.0963 | |
| 16.7163 | |
| 16.3479 | |
| 15.9569 | |
| 15.5292 | |
| 15.1545 |
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 Ukraine's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Ukraine's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 18.96, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ukraine's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Ukraine's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ukraine rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Ukraine ranked #40 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Ukraine'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 Ukraine is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #32 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.