Bhutan: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.03.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Bhutan ranks #131 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 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
- 7.03
- Trough
- 4.89
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +11.2%
- +2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +20.6%
- +1.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 7.0346 | |
| 6.8838 | |
| 6.7332 | |
| 6.5846 | |
| 6.4454 | |
| 6.3250 | |
| 6.2384 | |
| 6.1886 | |
| 6.0984 | |
| 5.9569 |
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 Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bhutan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Bhutan ranked #131 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 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.