Population ages 65 and above, female in Panama

Panama: Population ages 65 and above, female was 241,918 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
241,918
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
121st
of 215 countries
All-time high
241,918
in 2025
All-time low
18,726
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Population ages 65 and above, female in Panama, 1960–2025

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Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2025, population ages 65 and above, female in Panama stood at 241,918. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.

The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, female in Panama peaked at 241,918 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 18,726, in 1960.

That places Panama 121st out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 21,814 18,726 25,266 10
1970s 31,332 26,162 37,392 10
1980s 46,751 38,976 54,799 10
1990s 66,865 56,716 78,381 10
2000s 99,064 81,454 119,532 10
2010s 154,017 125,016 186,978 10
2020s 217,452 195,103 241,918 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is population ages 65 and above, female in Panama?
Population ages 65 and above, female in Panama was 241,918 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 241,918 in 2025.
What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 18,726 in 1960.
How does Panama rank for population ages 65 and above, female?
Panama ranks 121st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Population ages 65 and above, female
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,394 data points, 1960–2025
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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.