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

In , Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.88.

That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Sierra Leone ranks #182 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
3.08
Trough
2.80
1-year change
+1.1%
5-year change
+2.9%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+0.6%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
2.8808
2.8500
2.8239
2.8046
2.8004
2.8009
2.7985
2.8033
2.8143
2.8306

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 Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Sierra Leone's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #182 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 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.