What was South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) in 2024?

In 2024, South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) was 52.80, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) rising or falling?

South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) fell 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How does South Africa rank globally on Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort)?

In 2024, South Africa ranked #207 out of 217 countries reporting Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort).

How does South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) compare to the world average?

The global average for Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) in 2024 was 73.59, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

South Africa: Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort)

Name: South Africa: Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort)
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In 2024, South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) was 52.80.

That's down 3.9% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 73.59 . South Africa ranks #207 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 54.97; 2023
Trough: 34.27; 2005
1-year change: -3.9%
5-year change: -1.5%; -0.3% / yr
10-year change: +11.5%; +1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort)
2024	52.8002
2023	54.9683
2022	52.9270
2021	45.5758
2020	51.7814
2019	53.5855
2018	52.0257
2017	51.2047
2016	49.9604
2015	48.8016

About Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort)

Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to age specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) in 2024?: In 2024, South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) was 52.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) rising or falling?: South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) fell 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort)?: In 2024, South Africa ranked #207 out of 217 countries reporting Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort).
How does South Africa's Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) compare to the world average?: The global average for Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) in 2024 was 73.59, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
What is Survival to age 65, male (% of cohort) and how is it measured?: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to age specific mortality rates of the specified year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.