Uruguay: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 16.05.
That's up 1.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Uruguay ranks #59 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 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
- 16.05
- Trough
- 13.67
- 1-year change
- +1.5%
- 5-year change
- +6.1%
- +1.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +10.4%
- +1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 16.0452 | |
| 15.8128 | |
| 15.6134 | |
| 15.4840 | |
| 15.3258 | |
| 15.1266 | |
| 14.9559 | |
| 14.8089 | |
| 14.6975 | |
| 14.6098 |
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 Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 16.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Uruguay rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Uruguay ranked #59 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Uruguay'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 Uruguay is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 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.