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Uruguay: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, total was 543,385.00.

That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Uruguay ranks #105 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Uruguay Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
543,385.00
Trough
449,124.00
1-year change
+1.4%
5-year change
+5.7%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+11.4%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
543,385.0000
535,751.0000
529,437.0000
525,944.0000
520,920.0000
513,883.0000
507,683.0000
501,791.0000
496,670.0000
492,062.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, total was 543,385.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Uruguay rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, Uruguay ranked #105 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Uruguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 42.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. 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), CC BY 4.0.