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Zimbabwe: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, total was 599,113.00.

That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Zimbabwe ranks #97 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
599,113.00
Trough
402,294.00
1-year change
+1.3%
5-year change
+11.0%
+2.1% / yr
10-year change
+34.4%
+3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
599,113.0000
591,264.0000
579,808.0000
568,379.0000
556,122.0000
539,727.0000
520,959.0000
501,767.0000
482,654.0000
463,863.0000

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 Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, total was 599,113.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Zimbabwe rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Zimbabwe ranked #97 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.
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.