West Bank and Gaza: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , West Bank and Gaza's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.84.
That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #170 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.84
- Trough
- 2.61
- 1-year change
- +0.9%
- 5-year change
- +9.5%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.0%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 3.8377 | |
| 3.8025 | |
| 3.7028 | |
| 3.6303 | |
| 3.5754 | |
| 3.5051 | |
| 3.4276 | |
| 3.3557 | |
| 3.2841 | |
| 3.2150 |
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 West Bank and Gaza's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 3.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is West Bank and Gaza's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- West Bank and Gaza's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #170 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 23.
- 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.