Philippines: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Philippines's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 6.40.
That's up 4.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Philippines ranks #138 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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
- 6.40
- Trough
- 3.98
- 1-year change
- +4.0%
- 5-year change
- +18.7%
- +3.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +41.0%
- +3.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 6.4011 | |
| 6.1546 | |
| 5.9186 | |
| 5.7497 | |
| 5.5924 | |
| 5.3934 | |
| 5.2060 | |
| 5.0245 | |
| 4.8521 | |
| 4.6898 |
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 Philippines's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Philippines's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 6.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Philippines's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Philippines's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Philippines rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Philippines ranked #138 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Philippines'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 Philippines is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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.