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Madagascar: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)

In , Madagascar's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.16.

That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Madagascar ranks #176 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Madagascar Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.16
Trough
2.45
1-year change
+2.2%
5-year change
+10.4%
+2.0% / yr
10-year change
+26.4%
+2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
3.1557
3.0880
3.0227
2.9643
2.9158
2.8597
2.7887
2.7164
2.6428
2.5679

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Madagascar's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Madagascar's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Madagascar's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Madagascar's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Madagascar rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Madagascar ranked #176 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Madagascar'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 Madagascar is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.