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Russian Federation: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 21.18.

That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Russian Federation ranks #41 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Russian Federation Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
21.18
Trough
16.07
1-year change
+3.2%
5-year change
+12.9%
+2.5% / yr
10-year change
+26.9%
+2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
21.1828
20.5290
19.9325
19.5381
19.2295
18.7587
18.2739
17.8473
17.4473
17.0899

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 21.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #41 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Russian Federation'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 Russian Federation is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 58.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.