Iran, Islamic Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.62.
That's up 4.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #117 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.62
- Trough
- 5.14
- 1-year change
- +4.0%
- 5-year change
- +17.0%
- +3.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +39.7%
- +3.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 8.6180 | |
| 8.2836 | |
| 7.9890 | |
| 7.7595 | |
| 7.5805 | |
| 7.3666 | |
| 7.1093 | |
| 6.8613 | |
| 6.6232 | |
| 6.3911 |
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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #117 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
- 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.