Lesotho: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.79.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Lesotho ranks #188 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 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
- 3.89
- Trough
- 2.74
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +1.5%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- -7.2%
- -0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 2.7883 | |
| 2.7656 | |
| 2.7398 | |
| 2.7355 | |
| 2.7438 | |
| 2.7457 | |
| 2.7598 | |
| 2.7952 | |
| 2.8544 | |
| 2.9376 |
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 Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Lesotho ranked #188 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 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.