Sweden—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #26 of 217
Latest Value
20.7%
2024
YoY Change
+1.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#26
of 217 countries
Maximum
20.7%
2024
Minimum
17.2%
2003
CAGR
+0.8%
25 years
Last
20.7%
Previous
20.5%
Highest
20.7%
Lowest
17.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.7% | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 20.5% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 20.3% | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 20.2% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 20.1% | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 20.0% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 19.9% | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 19.8% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 19.8% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 19.7% | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 19.5% | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 19.3% | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 19.0% | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 18.6% | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 18.3% | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 17.6% | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 17.4% | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 17.3% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 17.3% | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 17.2% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 17.2% | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 17.2% | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 17.2% | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 17.3% |
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 →