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France: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , France's Population ages 65 and above, male was 6.58 million.

That's up 2.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . France ranks #9 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
6.58M
Trough
4.23M
1-year change
+2.3%
5-year change
+11.4%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+27.8%
+2.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
6.585M
6.435M
6.297M
6.163M
6.043M
5.913M
5.770M
5.627M
5.481M
5.324M

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 France's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, France's Population ages 65 and above, male was 6.58 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
France's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does France rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, France ranked #9 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does France'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 France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.
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.