Korea, Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 21.63.
That's up 4.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Korea, Rep. ranks #38 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 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
- 21.63
- Trough
- 10.88
- 1-year change
- +4.7%
- 5-year change
- +25.3%
- +4.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +47.6%
- +4.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 21.6294 | |
| 20.6543 | |
| 19.7572 | |
| 18.8965 | |
| 18.0366 | |
| 17.2584 | |
| 16.6312 | |
| 16.0326 | |
| 15.5075 | |
| 15.0893 |
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, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 21.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Korea, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #38 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Korea, 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, Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 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.