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Bhutan: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female was 25,921.00.

That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Bhutan ranks #170 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bhutan Population ages 65 and above, female trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
25,921.00
Trough
14,963.00
1-year change
+3.0%
5-year change
+15.8%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+31.3%
+2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
25,921.0000
25,174.0000
24,423.0000
23,688.0000
22,997.0000
22,388.0000
21,908.0000
21,551.0000
21,047.0000
20,370.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, female

Female population 65 years of age or older. 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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female was 25,921.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bhutan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Bhutan ranked #170 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024 was 2.11 million, so Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
What is Population ages 65 and above, female and how is it measured?
Female population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.