Dominican Republic: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.85.
That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Dominican Republic ranks #114 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #34 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.85
- Trough
- 5.27
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +20.1%
- +3.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +41.4%
- +3.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 8.8490 | |
| 8.5185 | |
| 8.1889 | |
| 7.8936 | |
| 7.6323 | |
| 7.3679 | |
| 7.1125 | |
| 6.8697 | |
| 6.6448 | |
| 6.4403 |
About Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female 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.FE.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #114 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024 was 11.75, so Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #34 of 42.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) and how is it measured?
- Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female 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.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.