Lao PDR: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Lao PDR's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 4.25.
That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Lao PDR ranks #150 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #31 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
- 4.25
- Trough
- 2.98
- 1-year change
- +2.8%
- 5-year change
- +11.0%
- +2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.4%
- +1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 4.2543 | |
| 4.1404 | |
| 4.0334 | |
| 3.9426 | |
| 3.8813 | |
| 3.8313 | |
| 3.7850 | |
| 3.7602 | |
| 3.7598 | |
| 3.7873 |
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 Lao PDR's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lao PDR's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 4.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lao PDR's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Lao PDR's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lao PDR rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Lao PDR ranked #150 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #31 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.