Population ages 65 and above, total in Lebanon

Lebanon: Population ages 65 and above, total was 610,855 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
610,855
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
98th
of 215 countries
All-time high
610,855
in 2025
All-time low
104,533
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Population ages 65 and above, total in Lebanon, 1960–2025

200.0k400.0k600.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

Lebanon recorded 610,855 for population ages 65 and above, total in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, total in Lebanon peaked at 610,855 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 104,533, in 1960.

That places Lebanon 98th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 108,963 104,533 114,893 10
1970s 124,872 116,712 131,458 10
1980s 131,721 126,402 141,358 10
1990s 178,942 146,652 213,614 10
2000s 256,210 221,375 292,451 10
2010s 409,269 299,671 508,749 10
2020s 560,920 520,270 610,855 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is population ages 65 and above, total in Lebanon?
Population ages 65 and above, total in Lebanon was 610,855 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 610,855 in 2025.
What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 104,533 in 1960.
How does Lebanon rank for population ages 65 and above, total?
Lebanon ranks 98th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Population ages 65 and above, total
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,394 data points, 1960–2025
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Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.