USA: Population ages 65 and above

The latest value from 2025 is 18.39 percent, an increase from 17.93 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 10.69 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2025 is 12.16 percent. The minimum value, 8.83 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 18.39 percent was recorded in 2025. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.