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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)

Brazil Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZSCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.