Malta: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Malta's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 22.62.
That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Malta ranks #29 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 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
- 22.62
- Trough
- 15.49
- 1-year change
- +2.1%
- 5-year change
- +9.0%
- +1.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.3%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 22.6224 | |
| 22.1656 | |
| 21.5991 | |
| 21.0675 | |
| 20.7774 | |
| 20.7601 | |
| 20.7907 | |
| 20.7804 | |
| 20.6229 | |
| 20.3304 |
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 Malta's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Malta's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 22.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malta's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Malta's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Malta rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Malta ranked #29 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Malta'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 Malta is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 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.