United Arab Emirates: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 1.77.
That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . United Arab Emirates ranks #216 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.83
- Trough
- 1.42
- 1-year change
- +4.2%
- 5-year change
- +15.6%
- +2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.1%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 1.7670 | |
| 1.6956 | |
| 1.6397 | |
| 1.6192 | |
| 1.5641 | |
| 1.5280 | |
| 1.5011 | |
| 1.4789 | |
| 1.4852 | |
| 1.5046 |
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 United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 1.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #216 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 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.