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Burkina Faso: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, female was 370,805.00.

That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Burkina Faso ranks #96 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
370,805.00
Trough
225,236.00
1-year change
+3.3%
5-year change
+16.1%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+31.1%
+2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
370,805.0000
358,870.0000
347,751.0000
338,082.0000
328,764.0000
319,392.0000
310,658.0000
302,594.0000
295,221.0000
288,591.0000

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 Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, female was 370,805.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Burkina Faso's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Burkina Faso ranked #96 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.
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.