Japan: Population ages 65 and above, female
In , Japan's Population ages 65 and above, female was 20.69 million.
That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Japan ranks #4 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 20.69M
- Trough
- 14.88M
- 1-year change
- +0.3%
- 5-year change
- +1.8%
- +0.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +9.8%
- +0.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female |
|---|---|
| 20.686M | |
| 20.626M | |
| 20.612M | |
| 20.571M | |
| 20.462M | |
| 20.328M | |
| 20.166M | |
| 19.947M | |
| 19.656M | |
| 19.283M |
About Population ages 65 and above, female
Female population 65 years of age or older. 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.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Japan's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Japan's Population ages 65 and above, female was 20.69 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Japan's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
- Japan's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Japan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
- In 2024, Japan ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
- How does Japan's Population ages 65 and above, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024 was 2.11 million, so Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 37.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, female and how is it measured?
- Female population 65 years of age or older. 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.IN), CC BY 4.0.