La Altagracia registers a lower number of senior citizens

The province of La Altagracia has recorded a lower proportion of older adults, with approximately 37,469 residents aged 60 and older living within the region. This demographic reality exists against a backdrop of significant tourism growth, the influx of workers from across the country, and the ongoing expansion of major urban centers.

Despite the province's economic development and urbanization driven by the tourism sector, this older population experiences a less visible daily reality. According to available reports, these residents face specific needs regarding healthcare and other supportive services as the local demographic landscape continues to evolve.