Puerto Rico (US): Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 24.72.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #3 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 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
- 24.72
- Trough
- 13.64
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +13.9%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +41.4%
- +3.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 24.7187 | |
| 24.2437 | |
| 23.8150 | |
| 23.2058 | |
| 22.4538 | |
| 21.6955 | |
| 20.9299 | |
| 19.9138 | |
| 18.9021 | |
| 18.1468 |
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 Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 24.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #3 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 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.