Jamaica: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 7.19.
That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Jamaica ranks #113 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.19
- Trough
- 5.12
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +15.1%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +24.0%
- +2.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 7.1917 | |
| 6.9212 | |
| 6.6665 | |
| 6.5046 | |
| 6.3885 | |
| 6.2504 | |
| 6.1306 | |
| 6.0301 | |
| 5.9363 | |
| 5.8482 |
About Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
Male population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total male 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.MA.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 7.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Jamaica rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Jamaica ranked #113 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024 was 9.36, so Jamaica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 42.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) and how is it measured?
- Male population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total male 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.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.