Puerto Rico (US): Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 22.45.
That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #4 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 22.45
- Trough
- 12.23
- 1-year change
- +1.6%
- 5-year change
- +12.6%
- +2.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +40.4%
- +3.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 22.4454 | |
| 22.1000 | |
| 21.8186 | |
| 21.3094 | |
| 20.6407 | |
| 19.9414 | |
| 19.1869 | |
| 18.2470 | |
| 17.3276 | |
| 16.6173 |
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 Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 22.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Puerto Rico (US)'s Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #1 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.