Maldives—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #149 of 217Updated July 2026
Latest Value
4.6%
2024
YoY Change
+6.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#149
of 217 countries
Maximum
4.7%
2006
Minimum
3.8%
2000
CAGR
+0.9%
25 years
Last
4.6%
Previous
4.3%
Highest
4.7%
Lowest
3.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Maldives's population over 65 was 4.6% in 2024, ranking #149 out of 217 countries. This represents a +6.8% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 4.7% (2006) and the lowest was 3.8% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.6% | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 4.3% | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 3.9% | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 3.9% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 4.1% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 4.2% | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 4.4% | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 4.4% | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 4.5% | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 4.6% | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 4.7% | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 4.6% | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 4.4% | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 4.1% | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 3.9% | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 3.8% |
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.