Sri Lanka: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 10.37.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Sri Lanka ranks #88 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.37
- Trough
- 5.93
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +15.5%
- +2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +37.2%
- +3.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 10.3732 | |
| 10.0757 | |
| 9.7917 | |
| 9.5246 | |
| 9.2608 | |
| 8.9849 | |
| 8.7107 | |
| 8.4344 | |
| 8.1502 | |
| 7.8576 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 10.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Sri Lanka's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #88 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.