Ireland vs Puerto Rico: Population aged 65 years or older
Ireland
847.5 thousands
in 2025
Puerto Rico
809.74 thousands
in 2025
Ireland rank
87th
Puerto Rico rank
90th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Ireland
- Puerto Rico
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 847.5 thousands against 809.74 thousands in Puerto Rico, a difference of 37.76 thousands.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 87th and Puerto Rico ranks 90th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and Puerto Rico in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Puerto Rico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 340.86 thousands | 215.17 thousands | 125.69 thousands | Ireland |
| 1980s | 379.61 thousands | 282.63 thousands | 96.98 thousands | Ireland |
| 1990s | 410.07 thousands | 375.16 thousands | 34.91 thousands | Ireland |
| 2000s | 452.56 thousands | 502.54 thousands | 49.97 thousands | Puerto Rico |
| 2010s | 597.41 thousands | 633.52 thousands | 36.11 thousands | Puerto Rico |
| 2020s | 778.49 thousands | 769.6 thousands | 8.89 thousands | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Ireland or Puerto Rico?
- Ireland, at 847.5 thousands against 809.74 thousands in Puerto Rico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Ireland and Puerto Rico?
- 37.76 thousands, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Puerto Rico?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Puerto Rico rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Ireland ranks 87th and Puerto Rico ranks 90th 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