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Costa Rica: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male was 282,918.00.

That's up 4.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Costa Rica ranks #94 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
282,918.00
Trough
122,101.00
1-year change
+4.9%
5-year change
+23.5%
+4.3% / yr
10-year change
+54.9%
+4.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
282,918.0000
269,786.0000
258,100.0000
248,320.0000
238,969.0000
229,020.0000
218,994.0000
209,426.0000
200,228.0000
191,301.0000

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 Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male was 282,918.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Costa Rica rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, Costa Rica ranked #94 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does Costa Rica'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 Costa Rica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.
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.