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Sweden: Population, male (% of total population)

In , Sweden's Population, male (% of total population) was 50.37.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . Sweden ranks #54 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sweden Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
50.37
Trough
49.58
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.2%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.8%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male (% of total population)
50.3662
50.3581
50.3443
50.3259
50.3151
50.2888
50.2453
50.1908
50.1070
50.0201

About Population, male (% of total population)

Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sweden's Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's Population, male (% of total population) was 50.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
Sweden's Population, male (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #54 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does Sweden's Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so Sweden is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 58.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. 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.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.