Dominica: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Dominica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.96.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Dominica ranks #74 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #11 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
- 12.96
- Trough
- 9.55
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +8.3%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +35.7%
- +3.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 12.9560 | |
| 12.7439 | |
| 12.5856 | |
| 12.4111 | |
| 12.1853 | |
| 11.9681 | |
| 11.7874 | |
| 11.6510 | |
| 10.5644 | |
| 9.6414 |
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 Dominica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Dominica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 12.96, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Dominica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Dominica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Dominica rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Dominica ranked #74 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Dominica'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 Dominica is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #11 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.