Kuwait: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.72.
That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Kuwait ranks #180 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.72
- Trough
- 1.92
- 1-year change
- +4.2%
- 5-year change
- +10.0%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +57.3%
- +4.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 3.7243 | |
| 3.5730 | |
| 3.4161 | |
| 3.5847 | |
| 3.6599 | |
| 3.3870 | |
| 3.1405 | |
| 2.9059 | |
| 2.6993 | |
| 2.5239 |
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 Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Kuwait's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Kuwait rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Kuwait ranked #180 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
- 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.