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

In , North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 20.03.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . North Macedonia ranks #45 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
20.03
Trough
12.23
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+13.3%
+2.5% / yr
10-year change
+35.6%
+3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
20.0316
19.4994
19.0224
18.6665
18.2687
17.6773
17.0053
16.3716
15.8032
15.2790

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 North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 20.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
North Macedonia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #45 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does North Macedonia'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 North Macedonia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 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.