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

In , Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.30.

That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Guatemala ranks #150 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #40 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
5.30
Trough
3.98
1-year change
+2.8%
5-year change
+11.7%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+23.6%
+2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
5.2985
5.1561
5.0235
4.9312
4.8515
4.7424
4.6306
4.5301
4.4419
4.3638

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 Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Guatemala's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Guatemala rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Guatemala ranked #150 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #40 of 42.
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.