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

In , Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 22.21.

That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Sweden ranks #32 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
22.21
Trough
19.44
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+3.4%
+0.7% / yr
10-year change
+4.9%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
22.2063
22.0003
21.8101
21.6811
21.5625
21.4686
21.4042
21.3737
21.3683
21.3146

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 Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 22.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #32 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Sweden'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 Sweden is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 58.
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.