Cabo Verde: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.48.
That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Cabo Verde ranks #118 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.48
- Trough
- 6.17
- 1-year change
- +3.4%
- 5-year change
- +15.2%
- +2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +32.4%
- +2.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 8.4794 | |
| 8.1977 | |
| 7.9348 | |
| 7.7339 | |
| 7.5586 | |
| 7.3595 | |
| 7.1552 | |
| 6.9450 | |
| 6.7395 | |
| 6.5558 |
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 Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Cabo Verde's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Cabo Verde rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Cabo Verde ranked #118 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Cabo Verde'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 Cabo Verde is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
- 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.