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

In , Luxembourg's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.83.

That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Luxembourg ranks #62 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
16.83
Trough
15.80
1-year change
+2.0%
5-year change
+5.6%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+6.3%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
16.8327
16.5063
16.2864
16.1820
16.0447
15.9449
15.8802
15.8414
15.8386
15.8525

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 Luxembourg's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Luxembourg's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 16.83, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Luxembourg's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Luxembourg's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Luxembourg rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Luxembourg ranked #62 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Luxembourg'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 Luxembourg is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 58.
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.