Iraq: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Iraq's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.06.
That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Iraq ranks #175 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 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
- 4.06
- Trough
- 3.55
- 1-year change
- +0.5%
- 5-year change
- +3.5%
- +0.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.5%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 4.0573 | |
| 4.0354 | |
| 4.0344 | |
| 4.0144 | |
| 3.9796 | |
| 3.9188 | |
| 3.8224 | |
| 3.7282 | |
| 3.6530 | |
| 3.6049 |
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 Iraq's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iraq's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iraq's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Iraq's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iraq rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Iraq ranked #175 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 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.