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Switzerland: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male was 818,373.00.

That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Switzerland ranks #54 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
818,373.00
Trough
489,726.00
1-year change
+3.8%
5-year change
+15.0%
+2.8% / yr
10-year change
+28.7%
+2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
818,373.0000
788,256.0000
760,083.0000
740,043.0000
725,439.0000
711,619.0000
696,958.0000
682,614.0000
667,826.0000
652,347.0000

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 Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male was 818,373.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Switzerland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, Switzerland ranked #54 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 58.
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.