Bangladesh: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 6.53.
That's up 2.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Bangladesh ranks #137 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.53
- Trough
- 3.69
- 1-year change
- +2.5%
- 5-year change
- +13.2%
- +2.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +35.9%
- +3.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 6.5290 | |
| 6.3674 | |
| 6.2054 | |
| 6.0659 | |
| 5.9372 | |
| 5.7686 | |
| 5.5657 | |
| 5.3570 | |
| 5.1550 | |
| 4.9687 |
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 Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 6.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Bangladesh's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bangladesh rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Bangladesh ranked #137 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
- 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.