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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.