Puerto Rico (US): Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 26.74.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #5 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 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
- 26.74
- Trough
- 14.95
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +14.9%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +41.9%
- +3.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 26.7414 | |
| 26.1538 | |
| 25.5964 | |
| 24.9011 | |
| 24.0786 | |
| 23.2712 | |
| 22.4990 | |
| 21.4204 | |
| 20.3311 | |
| 19.5386 |
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 Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 26.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #5 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 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.