Bhutan: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 6.02.
That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Bhutan ranks #126 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.02
- Trough
- 4.52
- 1-year change
- +1.7%
- 5-year change
- +7.8%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +14.8%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 6.0236 | |
| 5.9210 | |
| 5.8229 | |
| 5.7303 | |
| 5.6490 | |
| 5.5859 | |
| 5.5471 | |
| 5.5349 | |
| 5.4747 | |
| 5.3557 |
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 Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 6.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Bhutan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bhutan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Bhutan ranked #126 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
- 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.