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

In , Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 14.81.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Iceland ranks #55 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
14.81
Trough
10.30
1-year change
+2.0%
5-year change
+10.8%
+2.1% / yr
10-year change
+18.6%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
14.8080
14.5231
14.2550
13.9610
13.6298
13.3595
13.1983
13.1285
13.0797
12.8495

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 Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 14.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Iceland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iceland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Iceland ranked #55 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Iceland'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 Iceland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 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.