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

In , Mexico's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.86.

That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Mexico ranks #113 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #33 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
8.86
Trough
5.95
1-year change
+3.4%
5-year change
+14.1%
+2.7% / yr
10-year change
+29.2%
+2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
8.8646
8.5744
8.3057
8.1058
7.9553
7.7684
7.5575
7.3612
7.1804
7.0137

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 Mexico's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Mexico's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mexico's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Mexico's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mexico rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Mexico ranked #113 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Mexico'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 Mexico is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #33 of 42.
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.