Viet Nam: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.05.
That's up 4.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Viet Nam ranks #104 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 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
- 9.05
- Trough
- 6.05
- 1-year change
- +4.9%
- 5-year change
- +24.8%
- +4.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +44.0%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 9.0472 | |
| 8.6212 | |
| 8.2300 | |
| 7.8857 | |
| 7.5672 | |
| 7.2502 | |
| 6.9816 | |
| 6.7677 | |
| 6.6088 | |
| 6.4508 |
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 Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 9.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Viet Nam rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Viet Nam ranked #104 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Viet Nam'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 Viet Nam is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 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.