Lesotho—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #167 of 217
Latest Value
3.9%
2024
YoY Change
+0.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#167
of 217 countries
Maximum
4.7%
2005
Minimum
3.8%
2019
CAGR
-0.7%
25 years
Last
3.9%
Previous
3.8%
Highest
4.7%
Lowest
3.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.9% | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 3.8% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 3.9% | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 4.1% | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 4.4% | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 4.7% | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 4.7% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 4.6% | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 4.6% | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 4.5% |
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 →