Puerto Rico Population Ages 65+
Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2024). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Puerto Rico's Population Ages 65+ was 24.72 % of total in 2024, ranking #3 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2024, Puerto Rico's Population Ages 65+ changed from 4.96 to 24.72 (398.7%).
Over the past decade, Population Ages 65+ in Puerto Rico changed by 41.4%, from 17.48 % of total in 2014 to 24.72 % of total in 2024.
Where is Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.25°, -66.50°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.96 % of total |
| 1961 | 5.14 % of total |
| 1962 | 5.32 % of total |
| 1963 | 5.52 % of total |
| 1964 | 5.7 % of total |
| 1965 | 5.89 % of total |
| 1966 | 6.09 % of total |
| 1967 | 6.3 % of total |
| 1968 | 6.53 % of total |
| 1969 | 6.76 % of total |
| 1970 | 6.93 % of total |
| 1971 | 7.02 % of total |
| 1972 | 7.1 % of total |
| 1973 | 7.19 % of total |
| 1974 | 7.3 % of total |
| 1975 | 7.42 % of total |
| 1976 | 7.56 % of total |
| 1977 | 7.71 % of total |
| 1978 | 7.85 % of total |
| 1979 | 7.99 % of total |
| 1980 | 8.09 % of total |
| 1981 | 8.13 % of total |
| 1982 | 8.17 % of total |
| 1983 | 8.24 % of total |
| 1984 | 8.32 % of total |
| 1985 | 8.44 % of total |
| 1986 | 8.57 % of total |
| 1987 | 8.72 % of total |
| 1988 | 8.89 % of total |
| 1989 | 9.07 % of total |
| 1990 | 9.29 % of total |
| 1991 | 9.54 % of total |
| 1992 | 9.81 % of total |
| 1993 | 10.05 % of total |
| 1994 | 10.28 % of total |
| 1995 | 10.49 % of total |
| 1996 | 10.69 % of total |
| 1997 | 10.89 % of total |
| 1998 | 11.1 % of total |
| 1999 | 11.31 % of total |
| 2000 | 11.56 % of total |
| 2001 | 11.89 % of total |
| 2002 | 12.27 % of total |
| 2003 | 12.69 % of total |
| 2004 | 13.16 % of total |
| 2005 | 13.64 % of total |
| 2006 | 14.16 % of total |
| 2007 | 14.69 % of total |
| 2008 | 15.21 % of total |
| 2009 | 15.7 % of total |
| 2010 | 16.05 % of total |
| 2011 | 16.26 % of total |
| 2012 | 16.53 % of total |
| 2013 | 16.93 % of total |
| 2014 | 17.48 % of total |
| 2015 | 18.15 % of total |
| 2016 | 18.9 % of total |
| 2017 | 19.91 % of total |
| 2018 | 20.93 % of total |
| 2019 | 21.7 % of total |
| 2020 | 22.45 % of total |
| 2021 | 23.21 % of total |
| 2022 | 23.81 % of total |
| 2023 | 24.24 % of total |
| 2024 | 24.72 % of total |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Monaco has the highest Population Ages 65+ at 36.17 % of total, while Qatar has the lowest at 1.68 % of total.
Puerto Rico is ranked just above Italy (24.62 % of total) and just below Japan (29.78 % of total).
World ranking
Population Ages 65+ ranking for 2024 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 36.17 % of total |
| 2 | Japan | 29.78 % of total |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | 24.72 % of total |
| 4 | Italy | 24.62 % of total |
| 5 | Portugal | 24.53 % of total |
| 6 | Greece | 23.94 % of total |
| 7 | Finland | 23.9 % of total |
| 8 | Germany | 23.2 % of total |
| 9 | Croatia | 23.19 % of total |
| 10 | Isle of Man | 23.15 % of total |
| 211 | Central African Republic | 2.15 % of total |
| 212 | Chad | 2.1 % of total |
| 213 | Zambia | 1.95 % of total |
| 214 | United Arab Emirates | 1.77 % of total |
| 215 | Qatar | 1.68 % of total |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS - Definition
- Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2024)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico's Population Ages 65+ was 24.72 % of total in 2024, ranking #3 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2024, Puerto Rico's Population Ages 65+ changed from 4.96 to 24.72 (398.7%).
Population Ages 65+ figures for Puerto Rico are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.