In 2026, the median age is 34.2 years in Brunei Darussalam and 34.3 years in Jamaica.
The total population of Brunei Darussalam peaks in 2055 at 521,341.The total population of Jamaica peaks in 2023 at 2,839,785.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Brunei Darussalam will be 53.6%, and 19.32% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Jamaica will be 46.7%, and 19.38% of the population will be elderly.
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1950200020502100
Brunei Darussalam
Jamaica
Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%)
2000โ2046
2010โ2052
Aging society (65+ reaches 7%)
2025 48 years later
1977
Aged society (65+ reaches 14%)
2041 1 years later
2040
Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%)
2052 1 years later
2051
Long-term trends compared, 1950โ2100
Population change (2026 = 100)
Total population relative to 2026 (= 100), showing how much each population grows or shrinks.
Median age
Half of the population is younger than this age and half is older.
Elderly Population Percentage
Share of people aged 65 and over; 7%, 14% and 20% mark aging, aged and super-aged societies.
Dependency Ratio
Young and elderly population per 100 working-age people.
Population Growth Rate (Total)
Change in total population compared with the previous year.
Gender Ratio
Males per 100 females.
More comparisons
Compare Brunei Darussalam with its region (South-eastern Asia)