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Russian Federation: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female was 16.30 million.

That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Russian Federation ranks #5 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Russian Federation Population ages 65 and above, female trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
16.30M
Trough
12.35M
1-year change
+3.0%
5-year change
+11.5%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+26.1%
+2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
16.295M
15.816M
15.394M
15.143M
14.959M
14.615M
14.234M
13.896M
13.565M
13.258M

About Population ages 65 and above, female

Female population 65 years of age or older. 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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female was 16.30 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #5 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024 was 2.11 million, so Russian Federation is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 58.
What is Population ages 65 and above, female and how is it measured?
Female population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.