Population ages 65 and above, male in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Population ages 65 and above, male was 166,059 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
166,059
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
123rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
166,059
in 2025
All-time low
20,727
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Population ages 65 and above, male in Nicaragua, 1960–2025

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Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

Nicaragua recorded 166,059 for population ages 65 and above, male in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in Nicaragua peaked at 166,059 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 20,727, in 1960.

Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 215 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 23,593 20,727 26,603 10
1970s 30,805 27,323 34,496 10
1980s 39,894 35,315 44,886 10
1990s 55,216 46,304 69,155 10
2000s 92,280 73,447 106,552 10
2010s 122,713 108,740 140,477 10
2020s 151,392 142,516 166,059 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is population ages 65 and above, male in Nicaragua?
Population ages 65 and above, male in Nicaragua was 166,059 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 Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 166,059 in 2025.
What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 20,727 in 1960.
How does Nicaragua rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
Nicaragua ranks 123rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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About this data

Indicator
Population ages 65 and above, male
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,394 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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.