Belize: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Belize's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.27.
That's up 4.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Belize ranks #152 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #41 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.27
- Trough
- 3.88
- 1-year change
- +4.3%
- 5-year change
- +18.7%
- +3.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +32.5%
- +2.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 5.2718 | |
| 5.0541 | |
| 4.8814 | |
| 4.7301 | |
| 4.5819 | |
| 4.4430 | |
| 4.3173 | |
| 4.2156 | |
| 4.1299 | |
| 4.0496 |
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 Belize's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Belize's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Belize's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Belize's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Belize rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Belize ranked #152 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Belize'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 Belize is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #41 of 42.
- 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.