Yemen, Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
In , Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.88.
That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #205 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.18
- Trough
- 2.87
- 1-year change
- +0.5%
- 5-year change
- -2.0%
- -0.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -7.5%
- -0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) |
|---|---|
| 2.8830 | |
| 2.8700 | |
| 2.8698 | |
| 2.8884 | |
| 2.9167 | |
| 2.9427 | |
| 2.9692 | |
| 3.0009 | |
| 3.0375 | |
| 3.0796 |
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 Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 2.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
- Yemen, Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
- In 2024, Yemen, Rep. ranked #205 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
- How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.