USA: Population ages 65 and above
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| USA |
Population ages 65 and above, percent of total |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 17.59 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2023 |
| Average | 12.13 |
| Min - Max | 9.23 - 17.59 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2023 is 17.59 percent, an increase from 17.13 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 10.12 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2023 is 12.13 percent. The minimum value, 9.23 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 17.59 percent was recorded in 2023.
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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.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 334.91 | 2023 | million |
| Percent urban population | 83.30 | 2023 | percent |
| Population density | 36 | 2021 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 17.59 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent children | 17.67 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.50 | 2023 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 16.70 | 2023 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.05 | 2022 | percent |
| Refugee population | 409,202 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 14 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | 0.49 | 2023 | percent |