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Sao Tome and Principe: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.48.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #163 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.68
Trough
3.16
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+1.3%
+0.3% / yr
10-year change
+10.2%
+1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
3.4844
3.4603
3.4479
3.4340
3.4501
3.4410
3.3649
3.2907
3.2278
3.1839

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 Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 3.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #163 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 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.