Sri Lanka—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #82 of 217
Latest Value
12.1%
2024
YoY Change
+3.1%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#82
of 217 countries
Maximum
12.1%
2024
Minimum
6.2%
2000
CAGR
+2.8%
25 years
Last
12.1%
Previous
11.7%
Highest
12.1%
Lowest
6.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.1% | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 11.7% | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 11.4% | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 11.0% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 10.7% | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 10.0% | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 9.7% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 9.3% | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 9.0% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 8.6% | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 8.3% | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 8.0% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 7.7% | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 7.4% | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 7.2% | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 7.0% | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 6.9% | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 6.7% | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 6.6% | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 6.5% | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 6.4% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 6.4% | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 6.3% | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 6.2% |
Top Countries — Population Ages 65+ (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 36.2% | 2024 |
| 2 | Japan | 29.8% | 2024 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico (US) | 24.7% | 2024 |
| 4 | Italy | 24.6% | 2024 |
| 5 | Portugal | 24.5% | 2024 |
| 6 | Greece | 23.9% | 2024 |
| 7 | Finland | 23.9% | 2024 |
| 8 | Germany | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 9 | Croatia | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 10 | Isle of Man | 23.2% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →