South Africa: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , South Africa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.00.
That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . South Africa ranks #123 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 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
- 8.00
- Trough
- 6.11
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- +11.1%
- +2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.8%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 7.9979 | |
| 7.7975 | |
| 7.6197 | |
| 7.4880 | |
| 7.3684 | |
| 7.1971 | |
| 7.0173 | |
| 6.8547 | |
| 6.6863 | |
| 6.5662 |
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 South Africa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 8.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #123 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 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.