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Timor-Leste: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Timor-Leste's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.72.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Timor-Leste ranks #146 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
6.01
Trough
2.94
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
-4.8%
-1.0% / yr
10-year change
+4.5%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
5.7227
5.7818
5.8559
5.9359
5.9912
6.0120
5.9921
5.9175
5.7809
5.6184

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 Timor-Leste's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Timor-Leste's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 5.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Timor-Leste's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Timor-Leste's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Timor-Leste rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Timor-Leste ranked #146 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 37.
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.