Iceland: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.52.
That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Iceland ranks #65 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #47 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
- 16.52
- Trough
- 12.83
- 1-year change
- +1.9%
- 5-year change
- +8.1%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +16.0%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 16.5229 | |
| 16.2141 | |
| 16.0100 | |
| 15.8227 | |
| 15.5485 | |
| 15.2881 | |
| 15.0847 | |
| 14.9446 | |
| 14.7773 | |
| 14.5172 |
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 Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iceland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Iceland ranked #65 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Iceland'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 Iceland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #47 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.