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Guinea-Bissau: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Guinea-Bissau's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.87.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Guinea-Bissau ranks #177 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.87
Trough
3.08
1-year change
+2.1%
5-year change
+11.3%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+24.0%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
3.8747
3.7943
3.7073
3.6275
3.5595
3.4820
3.3944
3.3113
3.2365
3.1735

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 Guinea-Bissau's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Guinea-Bissau's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea-Bissau's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Guinea-Bissau's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Guinea-Bissau ranked #177 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 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.