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

In , Ghana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.09.

That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Ghana ranks #174 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.09
Trough
3.65
1-year change
+1.8%
5-year change
+6.5%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+9.0%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
4.0916
4.0176
3.9518
3.9033
3.8700
3.8414
3.8167
3.7967
3.7797
3.7632

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 Ghana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Ghana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Ghana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ghana rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Ghana ranked #174 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.