Brazil: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 12.19.
That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Brazil ranks #88 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 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
- 12.19
- Trough
- 6.53
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +18.9%
- +3.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +43.3%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 12.1901 | |
| 11.7415 | |
| 11.3221 | |
| 10.9400 | |
| 10.5984 | |
| 10.2509 | |
| 9.8769 | |
| 9.5145 | |
| 9.1663 | |
| 8.8307 |
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 Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 12.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Brazil's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Brazil rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Brazil ranked #88 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Brazil'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 Brazil is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 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.