Seychelles: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.18.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Seychelles ranks #103 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.18
- Trough
- 8.91
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +11.0%
- +2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +14.2%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 10.1762 | |
| 10.0096 | |
| 9.9117 | |
| 9.7050 | |
| 9.3753 | |
| 9.1718 | |
| 9.0471 | |
| 8.9600 | |
| 8.9301 | |
| 8.9284 |
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 Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Seychelles's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Seychelles rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Seychelles ranked #103 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Seychelles'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 Seychelles is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
- 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.