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

In , Greenland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.34.

That's up 6.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Greenland ranks #100 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #53 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
10.34
Trough
6.24
1-year change
+6.5%
5-year change
+23.4%
+4.3% / yr
10-year change
+37.6%
+3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
10.3418
9.7140
9.2280
8.8823
8.6015
8.3807
8.1935
8.0017
7.7970
7.6054

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 Greenland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Greenland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Greenland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Greenland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 6.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Greenland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Greenland ranked #100 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Greenland'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 Greenland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #53 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.