Tonga: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 5.99.
That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Tonga ranks #127 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.99
- Trough
- 5.25
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +6.0%
- +1.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +9.9%
- +1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 5.9923 | |
| 5.9195 | |
| 5.8493 | |
| 5.8043 | |
| 5.7421 | |
| 5.6508 | |
| 5.5586 | |
| 5.4955 | |
| 5.4762 | |
| 5.4557 |
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 Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 5.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Tonga's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Tonga rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Tonga ranked #127 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Tonga'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 Tonga is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 37.
- 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.