Kenya: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.59.
That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Kenya ranks #194 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.59
- Trough
- 1.68
- 1-year change
- +2.1%
- 5-year change
- +8.7%
- +1.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +28.9%
- +2.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 2.5852 | |
| 2.5310 | |
| 2.4800 | |
| 2.4388 | |
| 2.4170 | |
| 2.3793 | |
| 2.2867 | |
| 2.1949 | |
| 2.1528 | |
| 2.1032 |
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 Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Kenya's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Kenya rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Kenya ranked #194 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
- 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.