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

In , Guyana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.58.

That's up 4.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Guyana ranks #126 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #35 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
7.58
Trough
4.48
1-year change
+4.1%
5-year change
+18.1%
+3.4% / yr
10-year change
+34.7%
+3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
7.5760
7.2761
6.9729
6.7829
6.6508
6.4172
6.2582
6.1459
5.9607
5.7879

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 Guyana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Guyana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guyana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Guyana's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Guyana rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Guyana ranked #126 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Guyana'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 Guyana is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #35 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.