South Africa - Population ages 65 years and above as a share of total population

5.9 (%) in 2023

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%.

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Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.