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Sri Lanka: Population ages 65 and above, female

In , Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female was 1.55 million.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Sri Lanka ranks #41 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
1.55M
Trough
747,996.00
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+18.2%
+3.4% / yr
10-year change
+50.5%
+4.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female
1.553M
1.512M
1.474M
1.426M
1.366M
1.313M
1.260M
1.203M
1.144M
1.086M

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 Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
In 2024, Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female was 1.55 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #41 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.