Ireland: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.68.
That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Ireland ranks #63 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 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
- 16.68
- Trough
- 11.95
- 1-year change
- +2.3%
- 5-year change
- +11.3%
- +2.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.5%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 16.6765 | |
| 16.3066 | |
| 15.9049 | |
| 15.5860 | |
| 15.2980 | |
| 14.9838 | |
| 14.6991 | |
| 14.4294 | |
| 14.1674 | |
| 13.9040 |
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 Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ireland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Ireland ranked #63 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Ireland'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 Ireland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 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.