Denmark: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 22.34.
That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Denmark ranks #31 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 22.34
- Trough
- 17.07
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +5.5%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.0%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 22.3403 | |
| 22.0600 | |
| 21.8618 | |
| 21.7161 | |
| 21.4666 | |
| 21.1836 | |
| 20.9150 | |
| 20.6699 | |
| 20.4490 | |
| 20.2223 |
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 Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 22.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Denmark rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Denmark ranked #31 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Denmark'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 Denmark is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 58.
- 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.