Population ages 65 and above, female in Rwanda
Rwanda: Population ages 65 and above, female was 348,320 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population ages 65 and above, female in Rwanda, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, population ages 65 and above, female in Rwanda stood at 348,320. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 66.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, female in Rwanda peaked at 348,320 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 49,909, in 1960.
That places Rwanda 100th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55,932 | 49,909 | 60,972 | 10 |
| 1970s | 67,646 | 62,002 | 73,723 | 10 |
| 1980s | 81,222 | 74,959 | 90,196 | 10 |
| 1990s | 85,961 | 60,618 | 100,079 | 10 |
| 2000s | 135,252 | 101,487 | 165,909 | 10 |
| 2010s | 209,452 | 172,140 | 258,765 | 10 |
| 2020s | 310,656 | 273,048 | 348,320 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, female in Rwanda?
- Population ages 65 and above, female in Rwanda was 348,320 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 348,320 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,909 in 1960.
- How does Rwanda rank for population ages 65 and above, female?
- Rwanda ranks 100th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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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.