Japan: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 26.84.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Japan ranks #2 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 26.84
- Trough
- 17.60
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +4.3%
- +0.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +14.9%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 26.8425 | |
| 26.6298 | |
| 26.4835 | |
| 26.3105 | |
| 26.0208 | |
| 25.7375 | |
| 25.4628 | |
| 25.1047 | |
| 24.6442 | |
| 24.0553 |
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 Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 26.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Japan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Japan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Japan ranked #2 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Japan'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 Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.
- 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.