Vanuatu: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Vanuatu's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.30.
That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Vanuatu ranks #158 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #33 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
- 4.30
- Trough
- 2.88
- 1-year change
- +1.8%
- 5-year change
- +7.2%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.0%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 4.2957 | |
| 4.2182 | |
| 4.1499 | |
| 4.0962 | |
| 4.0596 | |
| 4.0062 | |
| 3.9375 | |
| 3.8872 | |
| 3.8251 | |
| 3.7375 |
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 Vanuatu's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Vanuatu's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 4.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Vanuatu's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Vanuatu's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Vanuatu rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Vanuatu ranked #158 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Vanuatu'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 Vanuatu is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #33 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.