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Congo, Dem. Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.33.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #197 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.44
Trough
3.33
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
-0.6%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-2.7%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
3.3349
3.3277
3.3260
3.3352
3.3477
3.3551
3.3614
3.3731
3.3916
3.4109

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.33, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #197 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 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.