Malaysia: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 7.10.
That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Malaysia ranks #114 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 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
- 7.10
- Trough
- 3.97
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +19.2%
- +3.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +38.3%
- +3.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 7.1001 | |
| 6.8374 | |
| 6.5946 | |
| 6.3875 | |
| 6.1733 | |
| 5.9552 | |
| 5.7658 | |
| 5.5886 | |
| 5.4271 | |
| 5.2780 |
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 Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 7.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Malaysia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Malaysia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Malaysia ranked #114 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 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.