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Cameroon: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, female was 449,894.00.

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 . Cameroon ranks #88 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
449,894.00
Trough
305,331.00
1-year change
+3.3%
5-year change
+14.5%
+2.7% / yr
10-year change
+27.4%
+2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
449,894.0000
435,426.0000
422,557.0000
412,286.0000
402,916.0000
393,031.0000
383,488.0000
374,959.0000
367,195.0000
359,863.0000

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 Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, female was 449,894.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cameroon rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Cameroon ranked #88 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Cameroon'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 Cameroon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 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.