United Kingdom: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 19.50.
That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . United Kingdom ranks #38 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #31 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
- 19.50
- Trough
- 15.93
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +5.6%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +10.9%
- +1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 19.4998 | |
| 19.2381 | |
| 18.9303 | |
| 18.7186 | |
| 18.6058 | |
| 18.4580 | |
| 18.2558 | |
| 18.0734 | |
| 17.9162 | |
| 17.7700 |
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 Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 19.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #38 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #31 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.