New Caledonia: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 12.06.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . New Caledonia ranks #89 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 12.06
- Trough
- 6.85
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +14.7%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +34.9%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 12.0567 | |
| 11.7005 | |
| 11.3923 | |
| 11.0731 | |
| 10.7812 | |
| 10.5086 | |
| 10.1842 | |
| 9.8654 | |
| 9.5448 | |
| 9.2255 |
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 New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 12.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- New Caledonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does New Caledonia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, New Caledonia ranked #89 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does New Caledonia'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 New Caledonia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 37.
- 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.