Population, female (% of total population) in World was reported at 49.71 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

In 2013, the total number of women aged 15 to 49 years worldwide was *** billion. In 2017 it was estimated that this number would increase to almost ****billion by 2025. The U.S. accounted for a small proportion of the total number of women globally in 2013 with just **** million. Global demographics In 2024, the total global population at approximately **** billion people. In 2024, the continent with the largest proportion of the global population was Asia, followed by Africa. While North America and Oceania were some of the least populated areas of the world. The age distribution of the population varies by region as well. For example, the percentage of the global population between the ages of 15 and 64 years varies between ** percent and ** percent. Women’s health worldwide Women face different health challenges depending on the region and country. One important global health issue is maternal mortality. The country with the highest maternal mortality rate in 2023 was Nigeria. Chad had the seventh-highest estimated birth rate in 2024 and was the country with the second-highest maternal mortality rate. The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates when compared to similarly developed countries.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in World was reported at 7.4262 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Worldwide, the male population is slightly higher than the female population, although this varies by country. As of 2023, Hong Kong has the highest share of women worldwide with almost ** percent. Moldova followed behind with ** percent. Among the countries with the largest share of women in the total population, several were former Soviet-states or were located in Eastern Europe. By contrast, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman had some of the highest proportions of men in their populations.

Population ages 15-19, female (% of female population) in World was reported at 7.7511 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population ages 15-19, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

United States US: Population: Female: Ages 0-4: % of Female Population data was reported at 5.882 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.887 % for 2016. United States US: Population: Female: Ages 0-4: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.100 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.773 % in 1960 and a record low of 5.882 % in 2017. United States US: Population: Female: Ages 0-4: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 0 to 4 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Dominica Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 40-44 data was reported at 6.367 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.010 % for 2022. Dominica Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 4.471 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.274 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.548 % in 1981. Dominica Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominica – Table DM.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 40 to 44 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Population ages 50-54, female (% of female population) in World was reported at 5.738 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population ages 50-54, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Brazil BR: Population: Female: Ages 45-49: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.872 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.772 % for 2022. Brazil BR: Population: Female: Ages 45-49: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.269 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.872 % in 2023 and a record low of 3.627 % in 1965. Brazil BR: Population: Female: Ages 45-49: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 45 to 49 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;;

The average for 2023 based on 53 countries was 50.08 percent. The highest value was in Zimbabwe: 52.38 percent and the lowest value was in the Seychelles: 44.82 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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Female population of Marshall Islands climb by 1.08% from 20,571.00 persons in 2023 to 20,793.00 persons in 2024. Since the 1.07% decrease in 2022, female population increased by 2.20% in 2024.

United States US: Population: Female: Ages 10-14: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.249 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.258 % for 2016. United States US: Population: Female: Ages 10-14: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.054 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.665 % in 1969 and a record low of 6.249 % in 2017. United States US: Population: Female: Ages 10-14: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 10 to 14 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population ages 45-49, female (% of female population) in World was reported at 5.8531 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population ages 45-49, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Globally, about 25 percent of the population is under 15 years of age and 10 percent is over 65 years of age. Africa has the youngest population worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 40 percent of the population is below 15 years, and only three percent are above 65, indicating the low life expectancy in several of the countries. In Europe, on the other hand, a higher share of the population is above 65 years than the population under 15 years. Fertility rates The high share of children and youth in Africa is connected to the high fertility rates on the continent. For instance, South Sudan and Niger have the highest population growth rates globally. However, about 50 percent of the world’s population live in countries with low fertility, where women have less than 2.1 children. Some countries in Europe, like Latvia and Lithuania, have experienced a population decline of one percent, and in the Cook Islands, it is even above two percent. In Europe, the majority of the population was previously working-aged adults with few dependents, but this trend is expected to reverse soon, and it is predicted that by 2050, the older population will outnumber the young in many developed countries. Growing global population As of 2025, there are 8.1 billion people living on the planet, and this is expected to reach more than nine billion before 2040. Moreover, the global population is expected to reach 10 billions around 2060, before slowing and then even falling slightly by 2100. As the population growth rates indicate, a significant share of the population increase will happen in Africa.

Female population of Thừa Thiên–Huế went up by 0.33% from 571 thousand persons in 2019 to 572 thousand persons in 2020. Since the 0.48% improve in 2010, female population improved by 3.54% in 2020.

SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN. Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The World Development Indicators (WDI) is the primary World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognized international sources. It presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates.

Population ages 75-79, female (% of female population) in World was reported at 1.9509 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population ages 75-79, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Palau Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 20-24 data was reported at 5.512 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.367 % for 2022. Palau Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 7.444 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.475 % in 1984 and a record low of 5.347 % in 2021. Palau Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Palau – Table PW.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

The Bahamas had the highest female employment-to-population ratio in the world in 2023 at 90 percent of the women in working age in some form of employment. Iceland had the second highest female employment rate of the countries, reaching 81 percent.