Panama: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Panama's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.26.
That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Panama ranks #102 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.26
- Trough
- 6.08
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +16.0%
- +3.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +33.4%
- +2.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 10.2567 | |
| 9.9375 | |
| 9.6252 | |
| 9.3455 | |
| 9.0979 | |
| 8.8424 | |
| 8.5817 | |
| 8.3418 | |
| 8.1165 | |
| 7.9005 |
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 Panama's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Panama's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Panama's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Panama's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Panama rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Panama ranked #102 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Panama'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 Panama is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.