Italy: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Italy's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 26.93.
That's up 1.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Italy ranks #3 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 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
- 26.93
- Trough
- 22.29
- 1-year change
- +1.5%
- 5-year change
- +5.9%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +11.9%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 26.9290 | |
| 26.5271 | |
| 26.2382 | |
| 25.9720 | |
| 25.6949 | |
| 25.4331 | |
| 25.1487 | |
| 24.9050 | |
| 24.6558 | |
| 24.3839 |
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 Italy's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Italy's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 26.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Italy's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Italy's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Italy rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Italy ranked #3 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 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.