Papua New Guinea: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.47.
That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Papua New Guinea ranks #189 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #37 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
- 3.47
- Trough
- 2.58
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +16.3%
- +3.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +28.4%
- +2.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 3.4682 | |
| 3.3369 | |
| 3.2208 | |
| 3.1309 | |
| 3.0545 | |
| 2.9816 | |
| 2.9157 | |
| 2.8542 | |
| 2.7976 | |
| 2.7453 |
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 Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Papua New Guinea's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea ranked #189 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #37 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.