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New Zealand: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, male was 426,254.00.

That's up 4.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . New Zealand ranks #78 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Population ages 65 and above, male trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
426,254.00
Trough
220,902.00
1-year change
+4.1%
5-year change
+19.8%
+3.7% / yr
10-year change
+42.1%
+3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
426,254.0000
409,647.0000
391,609.0000
381,955.0000
370,884.0000
355,765.0000
344,718.0000
333,651.0000
322,427.0000
310,983.0000

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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, male was 426,254.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
New Zealand's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #78 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 37.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.