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

In , Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 18.87.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Faroe Islands ranks #53 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
18.94
Trough
15.07
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+1.4%
+0.3% / yr
10-year change
+6.2%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
18.8702
18.8409
18.9164
18.9386
18.7931
18.6149
18.5061
18.4173
18.2672
18.1032

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 Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 18.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Faroe Islands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Faroe Islands rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Faroe Islands ranked #53 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Faroe Islands'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 Faroe Islands is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.