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Sri Lanka: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male was 1.10 million.

That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Sri Lanka ranks #44 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sri Lanka Population ages 65 and above, male trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.10M
Trough
590,599.00
1-year change
+2.4%
5-year change
+15.9%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+44.3%
+3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
1.100M
1.074M
1.051M
1.022M
983,016.0000
948,896.0000
914,570.0000
876,960.0000
838,026.0000
799,069.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, male

Male population 65 years of age or older. 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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male was 1.10 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #44 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024 was 1.69 million, so Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
What is Population ages 65 and above, male and how is it measured?
Male population 65 years of age or older. 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.IN), CC BY 4.0.