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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.