India: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , India's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.74.
That's up 3.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . India ranks #125 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.74
- Trough
- 5.17
- 1-year change
- +3.1%
- 5-year change
- +14.1%
- +2.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +32.2%
- +2.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 7.7384 | |
| 7.5065 | |
| 7.2776 | |
| 7.1213 | |
| 6.9854 | |
| 6.7830 | |
| 6.5751 | |
| 6.3774 | |
| 6.1919 | |
| 6.0171 |
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 India's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, India's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is India's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- India's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does India rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, India ranked #125 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
- 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.