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

In , Mauritania's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.00.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Mauritania ranks #180 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.77
Trough
2.74
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-5.5%
-1.1% / yr
10-year change
-17.1%
-1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
3.0037
3.0102
3.0226
3.0547
3.1171
3.1801
3.2361
3.3062
3.3930
3.4989

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 Mauritania's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Mauritania's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Mauritania's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Mauritania ranked #180 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Mauritania'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 Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 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.