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Ireland: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male was 403,107.00.

That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Ireland ranks #82 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
403,107.00
Trough
201,805.00
1-year change
+3.9%
5-year change
+21.2%
+3.9% / yr
10-year change
+46.3%
+3.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
403,107.0000
388,150.0000
371,773.0000
356,940.0000
344,669.0000
332,474.0000
320,026.0000
308,281.0000
297,028.0000
286,107.0000

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 Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male was 403,107.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ireland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, Ireland ranked #82 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does Ireland'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 Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 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.