Population ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Population ages 65 and above, female was 532,467 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
532,467
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
82nd
of 218 countries
All-time high
532,467
in 2025
All-time low
42,669
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic is 532,467, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic peaked at 532,467 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 42,669, in 1960.
That places Dominican Republic 82nd out of 218 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 ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 42,669 | — |
| 1961 | 44,145 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 45,705 | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 47,344 | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 49,071 | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 50,888 | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 52,786 | +3.7% |
| 1967 | 54,767 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 56,834 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 58,986 | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 61,224 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 63,555 | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 65,981 | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 68,501 | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 71,119 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 73,843 | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 76,679 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 79,638 | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 82,727 | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 85,923 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 89,265 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 92,791 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 96,480 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 100,361 | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 104,490 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 108,902 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 113,603 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 118,591 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 123,864 | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 129,416 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 135,248 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 141,332 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 147,625 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 154,114 | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 160,807 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 167,698 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 174,769 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 182,007 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 189,390 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 196,904 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 204,482 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 212,243 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 220,286 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 228,362 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 236,005 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 243,138 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 249,921 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 256,442 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 263,023 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 270,057 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 278,156 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 287,762 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 298,764 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 310,876 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 323,561 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 336,938 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 351,618 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 367,599 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 384,795 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 402,850 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 421,867 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 441,112 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 462,224 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 485,279 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 508,496 | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 532,467 | +4.7% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 532,467 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 282,721, 1.9× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 532,467 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 185,854, 2.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50,320 | 42,669 | 58,986 | 10 |
| 1970s | 72,919 | 61,224 | 85,923 | 10 |
| 1980s | 107,776 | 89,265 | 129,416 | 10 |
| 1990s | 164,989 | 135,248 | 196,904 | 10 |
| 2000s | 238,396 | 204,482 | 270,057 | 10 |
| 2010s | 334,292 | 278,156 | 402,850 | 10 |
| 2020s | 475,241 | 421,867 | 532,467 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 79 Norway 563,863 compare
- 80 Azerbaijan 549,313 compare
- 81 Croatia 539,065 compare
- 83 Guatemala 512,590 compare
- 84 Saudi Arabia 510,518 compare
- 85 New Zealand 498,380 compare
More health data for Dominican Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 598 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic?
- Population ages 65 and above, female in Dominican Republic was 532,467 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 532,467 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,669 in 1960.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for population ages 65 and above, female?
- Dominican Republic ranks 82nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Female population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.