Tanzania: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Tanzania's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.63.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Tanzania ranks #182 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.63
- Trough
- 2.94
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +6.3%
- +1.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.7%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 3.6308 | |
| 3.6008 | |
| 3.5606 | |
| 3.5186 | |
| 3.4708 | |
| 3.4140 | |
| 3.3577 | |
| 3.3069 | |
| 3.2640 | |
| 3.2276 |
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 Tanzania's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Tanzania's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 3.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Tanzania's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Tanzania's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Tanzania rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Tanzania ranked #182 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Tanzania'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 Tanzania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 48.
- 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.