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Bahamas, The: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

In , Bahamas, The's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.78.

That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Bahamas, The ranks #85 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bahamas, The Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
11.78
Trough
7.88
1-year change
+2.4%
5-year change
+8.8%
+1.7% / yr
10-year change
+17.3%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
11.7759
11.4980
11.2521
11.0920
10.9764
10.8244
10.6676
10.5142
10.3649
10.2099

About Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bahamas, The's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Bahamas, The's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 11.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bahamas, The's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
Bahamas, The's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
In 2024, Bahamas, The ranked #85 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does Bahamas, The's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024 was 10.57, so Bahamas, The is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 42.
What is Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.