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Syrian Arab Republic: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.29.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #151 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Syrian Arab Republic Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
5.29
Trough
3.57
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
+6.2%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+22.8%
+2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
5.2894
5.2245
5.2019
5.1431
5.0509
4.9811
4.9435
4.8498
4.7105
4.5460

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 Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Syrian Arab Republic's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #151 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
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.