United Kingdom: Population ages 65 and above, male
In , United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male was 6.16 million.
That's up 2.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . United Kingdom ranks #11 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.16M
- Trough
- 4.15M
- 1-year change
- +2.5%
- 5-year change
- +10.0%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +20.2%
- +1.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male |
|---|---|
| 6.156M | |
| 6.007M | |
| 5.831M | |
| 5.711M | |
| 5.654M | |
| 5.598M | |
| 5.504M | |
| 5.416M | |
| 5.333M | |
| 5.233M |
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.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male was 6.16 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #11 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
- How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.