Ireland: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 15.09.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Ireland ranks #51 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #38 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 15.09
- Trough
- 9.61
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +11.9%
- +2.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +26.2%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 15.0919 | |
| 14.7615 | |
| 14.4043 | |
| 14.1066 | |
| 13.8119 | |
| 13.4896 | |
| 13.1937 | |
| 12.8995 | |
| 12.6009 | |
| 12.2995 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 15.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Ireland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ireland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Ireland ranked #51 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Ireland'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 Ireland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #38 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.