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Zambia: Population ages 65 and above, male

In , Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male was 166,778.00.

That's up 6.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,692,267.74 . Zambia ranks #121 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Zambia Population ages 65 and above, male trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
166,778.00
Trough
99,446.00
1-year change
+6.0%
5-year change
+26.5%
+4.8% / yr
10-year change
+49.6%
+4.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, male
166,778.0000
157,387.0000
149,063.0000
142,485.0000
137,228.0000
131,869.0000
126,644.0000
122,033.0000
117,943.0000
114,297.0000

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.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male in 2024?
In 2024, Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male was 166,778.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling?
Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male rose 6.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Zambia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male?
In 2024, Zambia ranked #121 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male.
How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.