Maldives: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Maldives's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.81.
That's up 6.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Maldives ranks #144 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.81
- Trough
- 4.15
- 1-year change
- +6.8%
- 5-year change
- +25.9%
- +4.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +28.4%
- +2.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 5.8074 | |
| 5.4360 | |
| 5.0973 | |
| 4.8667 | |
| 4.7270 | |
| 4.6137 | |
| 4.5415 | |
| 4.5105 | |
| 4.5065 | |
| 4.5143 |
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 Maldives's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Maldives's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Maldives's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Maldives's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Maldives rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Maldives ranked #144 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Maldives'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 Maldives is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
- 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.