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Male population aged 15-64 years (working age) (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total2.8billionYear-over-year+0.89%5-year change+5.45%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Male population aged 15-64 years (working age) (2026)

India is projected to lead the world in male population aged 15-64 years (working age) at 524.9 million in 2026, followed by China (511.9 million) and the United States (114.9 million). Indonesia (99.6 million) and Pakistan (78.6 million) close out the top 5. Next up, Brazil (73.0 million) and Nigeria (69.9 million). Bangladesh (56.4 million), Russia (45.1 million), and Mexico (43.3 million) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: India would have 12× the value of Mexico (43.3 million). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern Asia. Among these countries, Nigeria is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +3.0%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest male population aged 15-64 years?
India is projected to have the highest male population aged 15-64 years at 524.9 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest male population aged 15-64 years?
The Holy See is projected to have the lowest male population aged 15-64 years at 133 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total male population aged 15-64 years worldwide?
The combined male population aged 15-64 years across 237 countries is projected to total 2.8 billion people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated