Uganda: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Uganda's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.59.
That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Uganda ranks #212 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 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
- 2.63
- Trough
- 2.26
- 1-year change
- +1.8%
- 5-year change
- +7.7%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +14.3%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 2.5912 | |
| 2.5460 | |
| 2.5027 | |
| 2.4671 | |
| 2.4372 | |
| 2.4054 | |
| 2.3741 | |
| 2.3451 | |
| 2.3179 | |
| 2.2914 |
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 Uganda's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Uganda's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Uganda's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Uganda's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Uganda rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Uganda ranked #212 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 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.