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

In , Germany's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 20.84.

That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Germany ranks #11 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
20.84
Trough
15.85
1-year change
+2.0%
5-year change
+8.3%
+1.6% / yr
10-year change
+12.7%
+1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
20.8372
20.4222
20.0796
19.7548
19.4639
19.2319
19.0343
18.8563
18.6721
18.5864

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 Germany's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Germany's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 20.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Germany's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Germany rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Germany ranked #11 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Germany'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 Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 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.