Finland—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #7 of 217Updated July 2026
Latest Value
23.9%
2024
YoY Change
+1.4%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#7
of 217 countries
Maximum
23.9%
2024
Minimum
14.9%
2000
CAGR
+2.0%
25 years
Last
23.9%
Previous
23.6%
Highest
23.9%
Lowest
14.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Finland's population over 65 was 23.9% in 2024, ranking #7 out of 217 countries. This represents a +1.4% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 23.9% (2024) and the lowest was 14.9% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.9% | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 23.6% | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 23.2% | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 22.9% | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 22.5% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 22.1% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 21.6% | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 21.1% | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 20.7% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 20.2% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 19.7% | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 19.1% | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 18.4% | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 17.8% | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 17.3% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 16.9% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 16.6% | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 16.5% | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 16.2% | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 15.9% | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 15.7% | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 15.5% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 15.2% | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 15.1% | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 14.9% |
Top Countries — Population Ages 65+ (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 36.0% | 2025 |
| 2 | Japan | 30.0% | 2025 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico (US) | 25.3% | 2025 |
| 4 | Italy | 25.1% | 2025 |
| 5 | Portugal | 24.9% | 2025 |
| 6 | Greece | 24.4% | 2025 |
| 7 | Finland | 24.2% | 2025 |
| 8 | Germany | 23.7% | 2025 |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 23.7% | 2025 |
| 10 | Croatia | 23.6% | 2025 |
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.