Paraguay: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.30.
That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Paraguay ranks #130 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #36 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
- 7.30
- Trough
- 4.82
- 1-year change
- +2.8%
- 5-year change
- +9.9%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.0%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 7.2968 | |
| 7.0988 | |
| 6.9321 | |
| 6.8539 | |
| 6.7800 | |
| 6.6373 | |
| 6.4930 | |
| 6.3580 | |
| 6.2305 | |
| 6.1079 |
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 Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Paraguay rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Paraguay ranked #130 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Paraguay'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 Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #36 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.