China: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , China's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 12.96.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . China ranks #65 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 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
- 12.96
- Trough
- 7.10
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +20.6%
- +3.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +49.1%
- +4.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 12.9633 | |
| 12.6866 | |
| 12.2367 | |
| 11.7376 | |
| 11.2516 | |
| 10.7457 | |
| 10.2752 | |
| 9.8175 | |
| 9.4007 | |
| 9.0284 |
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 China's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, China's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 12.96, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- China's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does China rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, China ranked #65 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 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.