United States: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , United States's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 19.51.
That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . United States ranks #49 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 19.51
- Trough
- 13.90
- 1-year change
- +2.7%
- 5-year change
- +13.5%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +25.6%
- +2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 19.5148 | |
| 19.0095 | |
| 18.4853 | |
| 18.0215 | |
| 17.5989 | |
| 17.1889 | |
| 16.8046 | |
| 16.4497 | |
| 16.1262 | |
| 15.8276 |
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 States's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 19.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- United States's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #49 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
- 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.