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

In , Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 19.31.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Sweden ranks #18 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
19.31
Trough
15.07
1-year change
+1.1%
5-year change
+4.7%
+0.9% / yr
10-year change
+8.0%
+0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
19.3085
19.0933
18.8937
18.7317
18.5763
18.4502
18.3360
18.2419
18.1862
18.0832

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 Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 19.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Sweden's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #18 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does Sweden'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 Sweden is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 58.
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.