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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)

Dominican Republic Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZSCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.