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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.