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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.