Belize: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Belize's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.02.
That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Belize ranks #145 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #39 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
- 5.02
- Trough
- 3.97
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +14.8%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +24.7%
- +2.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 5.0238 | |
| 4.8413 | |
| 4.7083 | |
| 4.5985 | |
| 4.4855 | |
| 4.3751 | |
| 4.2742 | |
| 4.1944 | |
| 4.1311 | |
| 4.0761 |
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 Belize's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Belize's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 5.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Belize's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Belize's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Belize rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Belize ranked #145 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Belize'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 Belize is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #39 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.