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United States: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)

In , United States's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 16.36.

That's up 3.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . United States ranks #42 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

United States Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
16.36
Trough
10.34
1-year change
+3.1%
5-year change
+15.4%
+2.9% / yr
10-year change
+31.0%
+2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
16.3580
15.8697
15.3705
14.9433
14.5626
14.1739
13.7933
13.4411
13.1133
12.8001

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United States's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, United States's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 16.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
United States's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, United States ranked #42 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.