Lesotho: Population ages 65 and above, male
In , Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male was 31,755.00.
That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Lesotho ranks #160 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 36,955.00
- Trough
- 29,307.00
- 1-year change
- +2.0%
- 5-year change
- +7.6%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +4.6%
- +0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male |
|---|---|
| 31,755.0000 | |
| 31,133.0000 | |
| 30,494.0000 | |
| 30,110.0000 | |
| 29,847.0000 | |
| 29,508.0000 | |
| 29,307.0000 | |
| 29,314.0000 | |
| 29,557.0000 | |
| 30,044.0000 |
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.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male was 31,755.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
- In 2024, Lesotho ranked #160 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
- How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.