Australia: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Australia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 16.67.
That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Australia ranks #39 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 16.67
- Trough
- 11.65
- 1-year change
- +1.9%
- 5-year change
- +10.9%
- +2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +21.6%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 16.6678 | |
| 16.3510 | |
| 16.0801 | |
| 15.7852 | |
| 15.3980 | |
| 15.0294 | |
| 14.7469 | |
| 14.5073 | |
| 14.2684 | |
| 13.9994 |
About Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
Male population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total male 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.MA.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Australia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Australia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 16.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Australia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Australia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Australia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Australia ranked #39 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Australia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024 was 9.36, so Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 37.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) and how is it measured?
- Male population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total male population. 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.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.