Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru
Nauru: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 5.74 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nauru recorded 5.74 % change on previous year for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 32.7% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru peaked at 38.89 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -24.57 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Nauru ranks 21st of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 14.06 % change on previous year | +785.9% |
| 1973 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1974 | 5.26 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1975 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1976 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +92.8% |
| 1977 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 1978 | 38.89 % change on previous year | +3361.1% |
| 1979 | 38.4 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 35.26 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 23.5 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1982 | 19.38 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1983 | 16.52 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1984 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1985 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -148.8% |
| 1986 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +163.2% |
| 1987 | -4.57 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 1988 | -5.32 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1989 | -10.39 % change on previous year | +95.4% |
| 1990 | -13.79 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1991 | -15.64 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1992 | -24.57 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 1993 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 1994 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -174.2% |
| 1995 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1997 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 1998 | 0.5319 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 1999 | -7.41 % change on previous year | -1492.6% |
| 2000 | -4 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2001 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2002 | -6.17 % change on previous year | +72.8% |
| 2003 | -5.92 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -159.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6757 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2006 | -0.6711 % change on previous year | -199.3% |
| 2007 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -502.7% |
| 2008 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 2009 | -2 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 2010 | -6.12 % change on previous year | +206.1% |
| 2011 | -5.07 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2012 | -3.82 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2013 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -287.1% |
| 2014 | 7.41 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 2016 | 17.22 % change on previous year | +316.1% |
| 2017 | 9.6 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2018 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 9.48 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2021 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 7.17 % change on previous year | +92.8% |
| 2023 | 13.38 % change on previous year | +86.6% |
| 2024 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2025 | 5.74 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.71 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 38.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.25 % change on previous year | -10.39 % change on previous year | 35.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.33 % change on previous year | -24.57 % change on previous year | 4.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.68 % change on previous year | -6.17 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.87 % change on previous year | -6.12 % change on previous year | 17.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.22 % change on previous year | 3.72 % change on previous year | 13.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 18 Central African Republic 5.93 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Gambia 5.77 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Vietnam 5.77 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Chad 5.67 % change on previous year compare
- 23 British Virgin Islands 5.66 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Zambia 5.56 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Nauru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1598 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2049)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1598 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14.7 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5419 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2823 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.179 (2100)
- Population density 1,034 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,413 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Nauru was 5.74 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 38.89 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.57 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Nauru rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Nauru ranks 21st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.