[ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia

Australia: [ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age was 74.4% in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
74.4%
World rank
54th
of 74 countries
All-time high
80.0%
in 2000
All-time low
70.1%
in 2013
Years of data
5
2000–2022

[ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia, 2000–2022

0204060802000201120222000: 80 %2013: 70.1 %2014: 74.3 %2016: 74.3 %2022: 74.4 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia is 74.4%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia peaked at 80.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 70.1%, in 2013.

That places Australia 54th out of 74 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

[ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia, year by year

Annual values for [ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age receiving a pension, by sex (%) in Australia, 2000 to 2022.
Year % Change
2000 80.0%
2013 70.1% -12.4%
2014 74.3% +6.0%
2016 74.3% +0.0%
2022 74.4% +0.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 1
2010s 72.9% 70.1% 74.3% 3
2020s 74.4% 74.4% 74.4% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia?
[ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age in Australia was 74.4% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 80.0% in 2000.
What is the lowest [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 70.1% in 2013.
How does Australia rank for [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age?
Australia ranks 54th out of 74 countries with data for 2022.
Is [ilo] proportion of population above statutory pensionable age rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of [ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age receiving a pension, by sex (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
[ILO] Proportion of population above statutory pensionable age receiving a pension, by sex (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
111 places, 777 data points, 2000–2025
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