Gambia, The: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.41.
That's up 3.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Gambia, The ranks #194 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.41
- Trough
- 2.71
- 1-year change
- +3.7%
- 5-year change
- +16.3%
- +3.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +23.9%
- +2.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 3.4068 | |
| 3.2837 | |
| 3.1725 | |
| 3.0820 | |
| 3.0034 | |
| 2.9288 | |
| 2.8636 | |
| 2.8118 | |
| 2.7739 | |
| 2.7508 |
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 Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Gambia, The's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Gambia, The rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Gambia, The ranked #194 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
- 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.