Bulgaria: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 25.75.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Bulgaria ranks #12 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 25.75
- Trough
- 19.74
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +3.2%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.4%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 25.7490 | |
| 25.5327 | |
| 25.3733 | |
| 25.3241 | |
| 25.2241 | |
| 24.9511 | |
| 24.5916 | |
| 24.2315 | |
| 23.8699 | |
| 23.4265 |
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 Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 25.75, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Bulgaria's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Bulgaria ranked #12 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Bulgaria'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 Bulgaria is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 58.
- 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.