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Viet Nam: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above, total was 9.14 million.

That's up 5.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Viet Nam ranks #18 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Viet Nam Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
9.14M
Trough
5.03M
1-year change
+5.6%
5-year change
+29.7%
+5.3% / yr
10-year change
+58.6%
+4.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
9.137M
8.652M
8.204M
7.802M
7.422M
7.045M
6.719M
6.441M
6.212M
5.988M

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above, total was 9.14 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 5.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Viet Nam rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Viet Nam ranked #18 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Viet Nam's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Viet Nam is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 37.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.