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Kenya: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female was 948,603.00.

That's up 3.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Kenya ranks #58 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Kenya Population ages 65 and above, female trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
948,603.00
Trough
464,619.00
1-year change
+3.6%
5-year change
+18.6%
+3.5% / yr
10-year change
+53.1%
+4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
948,603.0000
915,734.0000
884,623.0000
854,409.0000
828,440.0000
800,105.0000
755,720.0000
712,075.0000
685,768.0000
657,118.0000

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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female was 948,603.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kenya rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Kenya ranked #58 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.