Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 921.72 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
921.72 thousands
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
81st
of 233 countries
All-time high
921.72 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
118.61 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Dominican Republic, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Dominican Republic is 921.72 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Dominican Republic peaked at 921.72 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 118.61 thousands, in 1970.
That places Dominican Republic 81st 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) in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 118.61 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 122.99 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 127.55 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 132.3 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 137.23 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 142.32 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 147.59 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 153.03 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 158.66 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 164.48 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 170.4 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 176.61 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 183.03 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 189.71 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 196.66 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 203.99 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 211.72 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 219.84 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 228.34 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 237.25 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 246.59 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 256.37 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 266.5 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 276.98 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 287.83 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 299.14 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 310.86 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 322.95 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 335.4 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 348.22 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 361.35 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 374.6 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 388.54 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 402.89 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 417 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 429.79 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 442.05 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 453.71 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 465.18 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 476.93 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 489.59 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 504.58 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 522.26 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 542.28 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 564.39 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 586.87 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 611.93 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 639.32 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 669.09 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 700.84 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 733.44 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 765.89 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 797.93 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 838.87 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 879.15 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 921.72 thousands | +4.8% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 921.72 thousands is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 529.18 thousands, 1.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 921.72 thousands is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 314.39 thousands, 2.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 140.48 thousands | 118.61 thousands | 164.48 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 201.76 thousands | 170.4 thousands | 237.25 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 295.08 thousands | 246.59 thousands | 348.22 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 421.2 thousands | 361.35 thousands | 476.93 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 583.12 thousands | 489.59 thousands | 700.84 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 822.83 thousands | 733.44 thousands | 921.72 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 78 Slovakia 1,032 thousands compare
- 79 Saudi Arabia 1,028 thousands compare
- 80 Mozambique 964.53 thousands compare
- 82 Azerbaijan 917.17 thousands compare
- 83 New Zealand 910.52 thousands compare
- 84 Guatemala 910.01 thousands compare
More population data for Dominican Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.52 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5703 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,180 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.714 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8255 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 245.63 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 543,612 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Dominican Republic?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Dominican Republic was 921.72 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 921.72 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.61 thousands in 1970.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Dominican Republic ranks 81st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release