Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.3 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 4.3 % change on previous year for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 372.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 4.86 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -1.57 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Jamaica 79th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +35.2% |
| 1973 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1974 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1975 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1980 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1981 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1982 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1983 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1984 | 0.3556 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 1985 | 0.5438 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1986 | 0.5935 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 0.8029 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1988 | 0.9116 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 0.7648 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1990 | 0.5698 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1991 | 0.3364 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1992 | -0.0052 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1993 | -1.57 % change on previous year | +30223.7% |
| 1994 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1995 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1996 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1997 | -0.943 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1998 | -0.7252 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1999 | -0.71 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2000 | -0.9632 % change on previous year | +35.7% |
| 2001 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2002 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2003 | -0.9512 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2004 | -0.6132 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2005 | -0.0823 % change on previous year | -86.6% |
| 2006 | 0.4436 % change on previous year | -639.3% |
| 2007 | 0.8756 % change on previous year | +97.4% |
| 2008 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 2009 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 0.9085 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2016 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +103.6% |
| 2017 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 2023 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +100.3% |
| 2024 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2025 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.73 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.11 % change on previous year | 0.3556 % change on previous year | 2.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.7133 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 0.5698 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0407 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.94 % change on previous year | 0.9085 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.51 % change on previous year | 2.08 % change on previous year | 4.5 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More population data for Jamaica
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.7 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1905 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.76 (2100)
- Population density 98.5 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 35,987 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica was 4.3 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 4.86 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.57 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Jamaica rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 79th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 372.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.