Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 10.57.
That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #85 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 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
- 10.57
- Trough
- 5.75
- 1-year change
- +4.2%
- 5-year change
- +20.2%
- +3.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +27.3%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 10.5704 | |
| 10.1450 | |
| 9.6509 | |
| 9.2720 | |
| 9.0134 | |
| 8.7959 | |
| 8.6554 | |
| 8.6230 | |
| 8.6617 | |
| 8.5527 |
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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 10.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #85 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 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.