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

In , Netherlands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 21.76.

That's up 1.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Netherlands ranks #36 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
21.76
Trough
16.03
1-year change
+1.5%
5-year change
+6.6%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+15.0%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
21.7573
21.4336
21.1991
20.9810
20.7046
20.4193
20.1388
19.8515
19.5697
19.2717

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 Netherlands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Netherlands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 21.76, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Netherlands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Netherlands's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Netherlands rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Netherlands ranked #36 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Netherlands'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 Netherlands is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 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.