Uruguay—Population Ages 65+ (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #59 of 217Updated April 2026
Latest Value
16.0%
2024
YoY Change
+1.5%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#59
of 217 countries
Maximum
16.0%
2024
Minimum
13.1%
2000
CAGR
+0.9%
25 years
Last
16.0%
Previous
15.8%
Highest
16.0%
Lowest
13.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Uruguay's population over 65 was 16.0% in 2024, ranking #59 out of 217 countries. This represents a +1.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 16.0% (2024) and the lowest was 13.1% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.0% | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 15.8% | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 15.6% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 15.5% | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 15.3% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 15.1% | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 15.0% | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 14.8% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 14.7% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 14.6% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 14.5% | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 14.5% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 14.4% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 14.3% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 14.1% | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 14.0% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 13.9% | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 13.8% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 13.7% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 13.6% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 13.4% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 13.3% | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 13.2% | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 13.1% |
Top Countries — Population Ages 65+ (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 36.2% | 2024 |
| 2 | Japan | 29.8% | 2024 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico (US) | 24.7% | 2024 |
| 4 | Italy | 24.6% | 2024 |
| 5 | Portugal | 24.5% | 2024 |
| 6 | Greece | 23.9% | 2024 |
| 7 | Finland | 23.9% | 2024 |
| 8 | Germany | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 9 | Croatia | 23.2% | 2024 |
| 10 | Isle of Man | 23.2% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.