Uruguay: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 18.95.
That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Uruguay ranks #52 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 18.95
- Trough
- 15.91
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +5.9%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +10.3%
- +1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 18.9543 | |
| 18.7078 | |
| 18.4821 | |
| 18.3203 | |
| 18.1336 | |
| 17.9060 | |
| 17.6985 | |
| 17.5181 | |
| 17.3858 | |
| 17.2805 |
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 Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 18.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Uruguay's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Uruguay rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Uruguay ranked #52 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Uruguay'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 Uruguay is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 42.
- 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.