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