In 2023, population aged 65 years and above for South Africa was 5.9 %. Population aged 65 years and above of South Africa increased from 3.7 % in 1974 to 5.9 % in 2023 growing at an average annual rate of 0.96%.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.9 | -0.70% |
| 2022 | 5.9 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 6.0 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 6.0 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 6.0 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 5.9 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 5.7 | 3.00% |
| 2016 | 5.6 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 5.4 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 5.3 | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 5.2 | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 5.1 |