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Male population aged 80 years and over (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total67.1millionYear-over-year+3.39%5-year change+15.08%
1950
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2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Male population aged 80 years and over (2026)

China is projected to top the global rankings for male population aged 80 years and over, recording 14.9 million in 2026, followed by India (7.3 million) and the United States (6.3 million). Japan (5.1 million) and Germany (2.4 million) complete the top 5. Italy (1.8 million) and Brazil (1.8 million) follow close behind. France (1.7 million), the United Kingdom (1.6 million), and Spain (1.2 million) round out the top ten. The spread across the top ten is substantial: China would have 12× the figure recorded by Spain (1.2 million). Five of the top ten are in Europe. Among these countries, the United States is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +5.3%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest male population aged 80 years and over?
China is projected to have the highest male population aged 80 years and over at 14.9 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest male population aged 80 years and over?
Nauru is projected to have the lowest male population aged 80 years and over at 7.5 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total male population aged 80 years and over worldwide?
The combined male population aged 80 years and over across 237 countries is projected to total 67.1 million people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated