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

In , Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 5.78.

That's up 2.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Paraguay ranks #129 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #36 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
5.78
Trough
3.93
1-year change
+2.5%
5-year change
+6.4%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+17.6%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
5.7827
5.6442
5.5344
5.5264
5.5258
5.4323
5.3221
5.2201
5.1228
5.0254

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 Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 5.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Paraguay's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Paraguay ranked #129 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Paraguay'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 Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #36 of 42.
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.