American Samoa: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.65.
That's up 6.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . American Samoa ranks #116 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.65
- Trough
- 4.10
- 1-year change
- +6.8%
- 5-year change
- +31.7%
- +5.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +64.4%
- +5.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 8.6496 | |
| 8.0997 | |
| 7.6217 | |
| 7.2256 | |
| 6.8621 | |
| 6.5678 | |
| 6.3172 | |
| 6.0675 | |
| 5.8024 | |
| 5.5309 |
About Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.65, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does American Samoa rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, American Samoa ranked #116 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024 was 11.75, so American Samoa is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) and how is it measured?
- Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.