Dominican Republic vs Guatemala: Population aged 65 years or older
Dominican Republic
921.72 thousands
in 2025
Guatemala
910.01 thousands
in 2025
Dominican Republic rank
81st
Guatemala rank
84th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Dominican Republic
- Guatemala
How they compare
Dominican Republic currently reports 921.72 thousands against 910.01 thousands in Guatemala, a difference of 11.71 thousands.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Guatemala ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 81st and Guatemala ranks 84th of 226 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 140.48 thousands | 144.69 thousands | 4.21 thousands | Guatemala |
| 1980s | 201.76 thousands | 225.75 thousands | 24 thousands | Guatemala |
| 1990s | 295.08 thousands | 358.89 thousands | 63.8 thousands | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 421.2 thousands | 484.53 thousands | 63.33 thousands | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 583.12 thousands | 645.89 thousands | 62.78 thousands | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 822.83 thousands | 835.95 thousands | 13.11 thousands | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Dominican Republic or Guatemala?
- Dominican Republic, at 921.72 thousands against 910.01 thousands in Guatemala as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Dominican Republic and Guatemala?
- 11.71 thousands, with Dominican Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Guatemala?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Dominican Republic and Guatemala rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Dominican Republic ranks 81st and Guatemala ranks 84th of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release