El Salvador: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 9.47.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . El Salvador ranks #109 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 9.47
- Trough
- 6.65
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +9.4%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +21.4%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 9.4747 | |
| 9.2683 | |
| 9.0708 | |
| 8.9165 | |
| 8.8049 | |
| 8.6591 | |
| 8.4741 | |
| 8.2895 | |
| 8.1126 | |
| 7.9496 |
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 El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 9.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- El Salvador's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does El Salvador rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, El Salvador ranked #109 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does El Salvador'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 El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 42.
- 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.