Zambia: Population ages 65 and above, female
In , Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, female was 248,172.00.
That's up 5.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,114,212.16 . Zambia ranks #116 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 248,172.00
- Trough
- 142,404.00
- 1-year change
- +5.1%
- 5-year change
- +24.7%
- +4.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +50.0%
- +4.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, female |
|---|---|
| 248,172.0000 | |
| 236,131.0000 | |
| 224,994.0000 | |
| 215,666.0000 | |
| 207,418.0000 | |
| 198,975.0000 | |
| 190,993.0000 | |
| 183,690.0000 | |
| 176,950.0000 | |
| 170,682.0000 |
About Population ages 65 and above, female
Female population 65 years of age or older. 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.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, female was 248,172.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling?
- Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, female rose 5.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Zambia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female?
- In 2024, Zambia ranked #116 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female.
- How does Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female in 2024 was 2.11 million, so Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, female and how is it measured?
- Female population 65 years of age or older. 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.IN), CC BY 4.0.