Zambia: Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
In , Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 1.58.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9.36 . Zambia ranks #215 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.74
- Trough
- 1.41
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +9.8%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +11.3%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) |
|---|---|
| 1.5808 | |
| 1.5345 | |
| 1.4945 | |
| 1.4685 | |
| 1.4547 | |
| 1.4393 | |
| 1.4242 | |
| 1.4148 | |
| 1.4107 | |
| 1.4108 |
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 Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) was 1.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
- Zambia's Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Zambia rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)?
- In 2024, Zambia ranked #215 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population).
- How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.
- 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.