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Zimbabwe: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.13.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Zimbabwe ranks #172 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Zimbabwe Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4.13
Trough
3.34
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+5.4%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+21.1%
+1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
4.1323
4.1247
4.0870
4.0482
3.9998
3.9199
3.8229
3.7207
3.6175
3.5139

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Zimbabwe's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Zimbabwe rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Zimbabwe ranked #172 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.