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Comoros: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Comoros's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.87.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Comoros ranks #157 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Comoros Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4.87
Trough
4.03
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+2.6%
+0.5% / yr
10-year change
+11.8%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
4.8736
4.8597
4.8247
4.8041
4.7880
4.7482
4.6954
4.6480
4.5724
4.4631

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Comoros's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Comoros's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Comoros's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Comoros's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Comoros rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Comoros ranked #157 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Comoros'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 Comoros is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.