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Denmark: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)

In , Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 19.37.

That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Denmark ranks #17 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Denmark Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
19.37
Trough
13.08
1-year change
+1.3%
5-year change
+6.3%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+14.9%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
19.3744
19.1231
18.9241
18.7655
18.5199
18.2306
17.9513
17.6799
17.4203
17.1670

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 19.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Denmark's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Denmark rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Denmark ranked #17 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Denmark'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 Denmark is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 58.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.