Botswana: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Botswana's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.58.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Botswana ranks #161 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.58
- Trough
- 2.86
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +7.7%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +21.9%
- +2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 3.5786 | |
| 3.5095 | |
| 3.4123 | |
| 3.3811 | |
| 3.3812 | |
| 3.3218 | |
| 3.2458 | |
| 3.1669 | |
| 3.0873 | |
| 3.0086 |
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 Botswana's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Botswana's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Botswana's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Botswana's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Botswana rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Botswana ranked #161 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Botswana'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 Botswana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.
- 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.