Finland: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Finland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 26.33.
That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Finland ranks #8 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 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
- 26.33
- Trough
- 18.75
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +7.8%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +19.2%
- +1.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 26.3251 | |
| 25.9958 | |
| 25.6193 | |
| 25.2439 | |
| 24.8586 | |
| 24.4249 | |
| 23.9744 | |
| 23.5101 | |
| 23.0562 | |
| 22.5991 |
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 Finland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Finland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 26.33, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Finland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Finland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Finland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Finland ranked #8 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Finland'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 Finland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 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.