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United Arab Emirates: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.16.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

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

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.30
Trough
1.73
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+15.7%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+21.7%
+2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
2.1624
2.1056
2.0517
2.0216
1.9194
1.8685
1.8525
1.8292
1.8253
1.8028

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 United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #217 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 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.