United Kingdom: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 18.06.
That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . United Kingdom ranks #29 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #23 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
- 18.06
- Trough
- 14.13
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +5.7%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +11.6%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 18.0583 | |
| 17.8146 | |
| 17.5250 | |
| 17.3265 | |
| 17.2228 | |
| 17.0898 | |
| 16.8979 | |
| 16.7169 | |
| 16.5584 | |
| 16.3951 |
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 United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 18.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #29 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #23 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.