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Tunisia: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Tunisia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.31.

That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Tunisia ranks #101 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Tunisia 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
10.31
Trough
6.59
1-year change
+3.9%
5-year change
+19.6%
+3.6% / yr
10-year change
+38.2%
+3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
10.3096
9.9266
9.5869
9.2843
8.9775
8.6213
8.2940
8.0397
7.8314
7.6354

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 Tunisia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tunisia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 10.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tunisia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Tunisia's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tunisia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Tunisia ranked #101 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Tunisia'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 Tunisia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 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.