Egypt, Arab Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.88.
That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #143 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.88
- Trough
- 4.61
- 1-year change
- +2.7%
- 5-year change
- +10.6%
- +2.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +21.8%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 5.8818 | |
| 5.7254 | |
| 5.5724 | |
| 5.4804 | |
| 5.4271 | |
| 5.3177 | |
| 5.1851 | |
| 5.0695 | |
| 4.9719 | |
| 4.8910 |
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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #143 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
- 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.