Sri Lanka: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 13.73.
That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Sri Lanka ranks #79 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 13.73
- Trough
- 7.29
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +17.5%
- +3.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +42.3%
- +3.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 13.7260 | |
| 13.2980 | |
| 12.8746 | |
| 12.4732 | |
| 12.0818 | |
| 11.6817 | |
| 11.2816 | |
| 10.8780 | |
| 10.4703 | |
| 10.0573 |
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 Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 13.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #79 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
- 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.