France: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , France's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 24.34.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . France ranks #20 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 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
- 24.34
- Trough
- 18.85
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +7.9%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.2%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 24.3416 | |
| 23.9417 | |
| 23.5566 | |
| 23.2136 | |
| 22.9012 | |
| 22.5610 | |
| 22.1905 | |
| 21.8306 | |
| 21.4524 | |
| 21.0291 |
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 France's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, France's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 24.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is France's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- France's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does France rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, France ranked #20 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does France'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 France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 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.