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Sierra Leone: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, female was 156,075.00.

That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Sierra Leone ranks #133 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
156,075.00
Trough
102,132.00
1-year change
+3.3%
5-year change
+16.1%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+28.9%
+2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
156,075.0000
151,060.0000
146,275.0000
141,926.0000
138,077.0000
134,483.0000
131,123.0000
128,108.0000
125,349.0000
122,861.0000

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 Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, female was 156,075.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #133 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
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.