Switzerland: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 18.29.
That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Switzerland ranks #27 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 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
- 18.29
- Trough
- 13.45
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +9.3%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +16.5%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 18.2928 | |
| 17.8569 | |
| 17.4422 | |
| 17.1283 | |
| 16.9262 | |
| 16.7317 | |
| 16.5084 | |
| 16.2916 | |
| 16.1020 | |
| 15.9199 |
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 Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 18.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Switzerland's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Switzerland ranked #27 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 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.