Dominican Republic: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.88.
That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Dominican Republic ranks #117 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #34 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
- 7.88
- Trough
- 4.73
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +19.7%
- +3.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +41.2%
- +3.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 7.8795 | |
| 7.5809 | |
| 7.2871 | |
| 7.0293 | |
| 6.8100 | |
| 6.5828 | |
| 6.3528 | |
| 6.1330 | |
| 5.9293 | |
| 5.7442 |
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 Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 7.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Dominican Republic's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #117 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Dominican Republic'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 Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #34 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.