Jamaica: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.21.
That's up 4.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Jamaica ranks #112 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 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
- 8.21
- Trough
- 5.71
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
- 5-year change
- +18.2%
- +3.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +29.6%
- +2.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 8.2096 | |
| 7.8622 | |
| 7.5371 | |
| 7.3119 | |
| 7.1391 | |
| 6.9482 | |
| 6.7807 | |
| 6.6404 | |
| 6.5151 | |
| 6.4039 |
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 Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Jamaica rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Jamaica ranked #112 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Jamaica'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 Jamaica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 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.