United States: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , United States's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 17.93.
That's up 2.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . United States ranks #45 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 17.93
- Trough
- 12.13
- 1-year change
- +2.9%
- 5-year change
- +14.4%
- +2.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +28.0%
- +2.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 17.9287 | |
| 17.4318 | |
| 16.9196 | |
| 16.4738 | |
| 16.0719 | |
| 15.6729 | |
| 15.2915 | |
| 14.9391 | |
| 14.6147 | |
| 14.3102 |
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 States's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 17.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- United States's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #45 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
- 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.