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

In , Italy's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 22.21.

That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Italy ranks #5 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
22.21
Trough
16.82
1-year change
+1.9%
5-year change
+7.5%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+15.8%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
22.2145
21.8013
21.5091
21.2393
20.9484
20.6580
20.3426
20.0844
19.8281
19.5314

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 Italy's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Italy's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 22.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Italy's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Italy's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Italy rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Italy ranked #5 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 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.