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South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.43.

That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . South Sudan ranks #192 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.43
Trough
2.82
1-year change
+2.6%
5-year change
+13.4%
+2.5% / yr
10-year change
+19.6%
+1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
3.4348
3.3468
3.2634
3.1790
3.1001
3.0288
2.9674
2.9136
2.8719
2.8659

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 South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #192 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does South Sudan'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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.