Population ages 65 and above, male in Syria
Syria: Population ages 65 and above, male was 548,141 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population ages 65 and above, male in Syria, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, population ages 65 and above, male in Syria stood at 548,141. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in Syria peaked at 548,141 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 105,683, in 1973.
Syria ranks 71st of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, male in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,175 | — |
| 1961 | 117,615 | -1.3% |
| 1962 | 116,167 | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 114,845 | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 113,613 | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 112,449 | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 111,345 | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 110,286 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 109,288 | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 108,358 | -0.9% |
| 1970 | 107,473 | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 106,580 | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 105,927 | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 105,683 | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 106,278 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 108,729 | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 112,075 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 114,949 | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 117,361 | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 119,665 | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 122,496 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 125,775 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 128,910 | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 132,688 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 137,693 | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 143,463 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 149,880 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 156,789 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 164,217 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 172,155 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 180,561 | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 189,312 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 198,186 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 207,126 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 215,975 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 224,537 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 232,935 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 241,245 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 249,455 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 257,437 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 265,091 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 272,737 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 280,693 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 288,935 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 297,300 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 305,808 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 317,842 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 334,240 | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 346,169 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 354,598 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 365,427 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 376,281 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 382,807 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 381,138 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 374,737 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 370,545 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 373,182 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 379,785 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 390,741 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 407,829 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 425,461 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 442,535 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 463,850 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 489,397 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 517,649 | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 548,141 | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 113,314 | 108,358 | 119,175 | 10 |
| 1970s | 110,472 | 105,683 | 119,665 | 10 |
| 1980s | 143,407 | 122,496 | 172,155 | 10 |
| 1990s | 219,677 | 180,561 | 257,437 | 10 |
| 2000s | 306,341 | 265,091 | 354,598 | 10 |
| 2010s | 380,247 | 365,427 | 407,829 | 10 |
| 2020s | 481,172 | 425,461 | 548,141 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, male in Syria?
- Population ages 65 and above, male in Syria was 548,141 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 548,141 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,683 in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
- Syria ranks 71st out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.