Cameroon: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.51.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Cameroon ranks #198 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 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
- 2.78
- Trough
- 2.48
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +0.6%
- +0.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -2.0%
- -0.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 2.5082 | |
| 2.4884 | |
| 2.4759 | |
| 2.4765 | |
| 2.4870 | |
| 2.4944 | |
| 2.4982 | |
| 2.5071 | |
| 2.5208 | |
| 2.5379 |
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 Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Cameroon's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Cameroon rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Cameroon ranked #198 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Cameroon'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 Cameroon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 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.