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)
- 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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.