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Kenya: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.34.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Kenya ranks #196 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Kenya Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.34
Trough
2.48
1-year change
+1.6%
5-year change
+7.4%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+24.6%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
3.3429
3.2914
3.2437
3.1945
3.1579
3.1111
2.9975
2.8831
2.8380
2.7806

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kenya rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Kenya ranked #196 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.