In 2026, the median age is 34.3 years in Jamaica and 34.0 years in Colombia.
The total population of Jamaica peaks in 2023 at 2,839,785.The total population of Colombia peaks in 2050 at 59,385,352.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Jamaica will be 46.7%, and 19.38% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Colombia will be 54.2%, and 20.58% of the population will be elderly.
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1950200020502100
Jamaica
Colombia
Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%)
2010โ2052
2010โ2042
Aging society (65+ reaches 7%)
1977
2015 38 years later
Aged society (65+ reaches 14%)
2040 6 years later
2034
Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%)
2051 2 years later
2049
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.