Tonga: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.36.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Tonga ranks #129 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.36
- Trough
- 6.09
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +8.5%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.7%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 7.3632 | |
| 7.2182 | |
| 7.0959 | |
| 6.9940 | |
| 6.8911 | |
| 6.7893 | |
| 6.7089 | |
| 6.6225 | |
| 6.5674 | |
| 6.5492 |
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 Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 7.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Tonga rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Tonga ranked #129 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Tonga'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 Tonga is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.