Australia: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Australia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 18.78.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Australia ranks #55 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 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
- 18.78
- Trough
- 14.10
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +11.5%
- +2.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +20.7%
- +1.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 18.7761 | |
| 18.4012 | |
| 18.0549 | |
| 17.6986 | |
| 17.2652 | |
| 16.8471 | |
| 16.5217 | |
| 16.2546 | |
| 16.0201 | |
| 15.7874 |
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 Australia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Australia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 18.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Australia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Australia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Australia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Australia ranked #55 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Australia'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 Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 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.