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Japan: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male was 16.23 million.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Japan ranks #4 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
16.23M
Trough
11.03M
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+1.9%
+0.4% / yr
10-year change
+11.7%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
16.234M
16.183M
16.178M
16.149M
16.050M
15.925M
15.778M
15.577M
15.305M
14.948M

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 Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male was 16.23 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Japan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, Japan ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does Japan'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 Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 37.
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.