United Kingdom: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 20.90.
That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . United Kingdom ranks #43 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 20.90
- Trough
- 17.58
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +5.6%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +10.4%
- +1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 20.8981 | |
| 20.6185 | |
| 20.2925 | |
| 20.0674 | |
| 19.9446 | |
| 19.7810 | |
| 19.5675 | |
| 19.3828 | |
| 19.2253 | |
| 19.0931 |
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 United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 20.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #43 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 58.
- 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.