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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.