Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 14.19.
That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #73 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 14.19
- Trough
- 10.64
- 1-year change
- +2.3%
- 5-year change
- +9.2%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +8.3%
- +0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 14.1909 | |
| 13.8696 | |
| 13.4880 | |
| 13.2404 | |
| 13.1067 | |
| 12.9930 | |
| 12.9619 | |
| 13.0542 | |
| 13.2356 | |
| 13.2572 |
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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 14.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #73 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.
- 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.