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Barbados: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Barbados's Population ages 65 and above, total was 46,749.00.

That's up 2.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Barbados ranks #171 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Barbados Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
46,749.00
Trough
30,430.00
1-year change
+2.9%
5-year change
+16.3%
+3.1% / yr
10-year change
+32.9%
+2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
46,749.0000
45,438.0000
44,321.0000
43,062.0000
41,609.0000
40,200.0000
38,966.0000
37,868.0000
36,916.0000
36,050.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

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.

Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Barbados's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Barbados's Population ages 65 and above, total was 46,749.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Barbados's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Barbados's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Barbados rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Barbados ranked #171 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Barbados's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Barbados is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 42.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.