China: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , China's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.43.
That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . China ranks #66 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 16.43
- Trough
- 8.72
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- +22.3%
- +4.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +53.8%
- +4.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 16.4325 | |
| 16.0107 | |
| 15.3914 | |
| 14.7368 | |
| 14.1004 | |
| 13.4365 | |
| 12.8141 | |
| 12.1987 | |
| 11.6324 | |
| 11.1273 |
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 China's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, China's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- China's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does China rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, China ranked #66 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 37.
- 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.