Somalia, Fed. Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.87.
That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #206 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 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
- 2.87
- Trough
- 2.61
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +3.1%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +9.5%
- +0.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 2.8706 | |
| 2.8415 | |
| 2.8164 | |
| 2.8107 | |
| 2.8081 | |
| 2.7847 | |
| 2.7539 | |
| 2.7249 | |
| 2.6922 | |
| 2.6514 |
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 Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #206 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'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 Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 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.