Costa Rica: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 11.16.
That's up 4.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Costa Rica ranks #78 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #13 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.16
- Trough
- 5.78
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
- 5-year change
- +20.6%
- +3.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +44.3%
- +3.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 11.1617 | |
| 10.6925 | |
| 10.2745 | |
| 9.9235 | |
| 9.5940 | |
| 9.2560 | |
| 8.9237 | |
| 8.6101 | |
| 8.3092 | |
| 8.0184 |
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 Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 11.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Costa Rica's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Costa Rica rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Costa Rica ranked #78 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Costa Rica'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 Costa Rica is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #13 of 42.
- 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.