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China: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , China's Population ages 65 and above, male was 93.04 million.

That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . China ranks #1 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

China Population ages 65 and above, male trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
93.04M
Trough
47.31M
1-year change
+2.0%
5-year change
+20.4%
+3.8% / yr
10-year change
+52.4%
+4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
93.045M
91.238M
88.160M
84.629M
81.100M
77.306M
73.683M
70.098M
66.736M
63.737M

About Population ages 65 and above, male

Male population 65 years of age or older. 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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, China's Population ages 65 and above, male was 93.04 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
China's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, China ranked #1 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does China's Population ages 65 and above, male compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024 was 1.69 million, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.
What is Population ages 65 and above, male and how is it measured?
Male population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.