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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)

Zambia Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZSCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.