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

In , South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.53.

That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . South Sudan ranks #196 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.53
Trough
2.12
1-year change
+2.8%
5-year change
+14.6%
+2.8% / yr
10-year change
+13.2%
+1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
2.5339
2.4637
2.3941
2.3308
2.2746
2.2108
2.1419
2.1215
2.1575
2.1967

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 South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 2.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #196 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does South Sudan'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 South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 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.