Yemen, Rep.: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.52.
That's up 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #209 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.76
- Trough
- 2.50
- 1-year change
- +0.6%
- 5-year change
- -1.9%
- -0.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -7.6%
- -0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 2.5230 | |
| 2.5075 | |
| 2.5041 | |
| 2.5189 | |
| 2.5466 | |
| 2.5721 | |
| 2.5954 | |
| 2.6240 | |
| 2.6575 | |
| 2.6966 |
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 Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Yemen, Rep. ranked #209 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 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.