Virgin Islands (U.S.): Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 22.69.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranks #11 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 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
- 22.69
- Trough
- 10.61
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +10.1%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +37.1%
- +3.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 22.6901 | |
| 22.2436 | |
| 21.8115 | |
| 21.4594 | |
| 21.1917 | |
| 20.6081 | |
| 19.7212 | |
| 18.8767 | |
| 18.0643 | |
| 17.2708 |
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 Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 22.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Virgin Islands (U.S.) rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranked #11 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does Virgin Islands (U.S.)'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 Virgin Islands (U.S.) is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 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.