Jamaica: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 9.21.
That's up 4.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Jamaica ranks #111 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 9.21
- Trough
- 6.27
- 1-year change
- +4.8%
- 5-year change
- +20.6%
- +3.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +34.1%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 9.2053 | |
| 8.7833 | |
| 8.3900 | |
| 8.1034 | |
| 7.8756 | |
| 7.6335 | |
| 7.4194 | |
| 7.2402 | |
| 7.0842 | |
| 6.9505 |
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 Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 9.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Jamaica's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Jamaica rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Jamaica ranked #111 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Jamaica'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 Jamaica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 42.
- 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.