Elderly population in Iraq
In 2025, the share of population aged 65 and over in Iraq was 3.4 %, compared with 3.4 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Iraq with other economies below.
Elderly population
Share of total population aged 65 and over
Iraq
| Year | % |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.5 |
| 2024 | 3.4 |
| 2023 | 3.4 |
| 2022 | 3.4 |
| 2021 | 3.4 |
| 2020 | 3.4 |
| 2019 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 3.2 |
| 2017 | 3.2 |
| 2016 | 3.1 |
| 2015 | 3.0 |
| 2014 | 3.0 |
| 2013 | 3.0 |
| 2012 | 3.0 |
| 2011 | 3.0 |
| 2010 | 3.0 |
| 2009 | 3.0 |
| 2008 | 3.0 |
| 2007 | 3.0 |
| 2006 | 3.0 |
| 2005 | 3.0 |
| 2004 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 3.0 |
| 2002 | 3.0 |
| 2001 | 3.1 |
| 2000 | 3.1 |
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Elderly population
About this indicator
This indicator measures the share of the population aged 65 years and over within the resident population.
As a definitive gauge of population aging, it tracks the structural transition of a society toward an older demographic profile. This shift carries profound implications for the long-term vitality of labor markets, as a growing elderly share often corresponds with a shrinking pool of working-age individuals, potentially necessitating gains in labor productivity to maintain economic growth. Beyond the workforce, this metric serves as a signal for the fiscal sustainability of pension systems and social security frameworks, which must adapt to a higher ratio of retirees to active contributors. Furthermore, it highlights an evolving landscape for healthcare demand, shifting the focus of public and private investment toward geriatric services, long-term care infrastructure, and the specialized medical needs of an aging society.
As a definitive gauge of population aging, it tracks the structural transition of a society toward an older demographic profile. This shift carries profound implications for the long-term vitality of labor markets, as a growing elderly share often corresponds with a shrinking pool of working-age individuals, potentially necessitating gains in labor productivity to maintain economic growth. Beyond the workforce, this metric serves as a signal for the fiscal sustainability of pension systems and social security frameworks, which must adapt to a higher ratio of retirees to active contributors. Furthermore, it highlights an evolving landscape for healthcare demand, shifting the focus of public and private investment toward geriatric services, long-term care infrastructure, and the specialized medical needs of an aging society.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.