Population ages 65 and above, male in Tanzania

Tanzania: Population ages 65 and above, male was 847,347 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
847,347
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
53rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
847,347
in 2025
All-time low
104,893
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025

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

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

Analysis

In 2025, population ages 65 and above, male in Tanzania stood at 847,347. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.

The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in Tanzania peaked at 847,347 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 104,893, in 1960.

That places Tanzania 53rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 124,760 104,893 148,013 10
1970s 199,166 155,104 249,517 10
1980s 305,125 260,881 341,541 10
1990s 383,328 348,644 419,865 10
2000s 483,966 428,881 553,393 10
2010s 670,220 574,138 757,174 10
2020s 809,721 772,868 847,347 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is population ages 65 and above, male in Tanzania?
Population ages 65 and above, male in Tanzania was 847,347 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 Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 847,347 in 2025.
What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 104,893 in 1960.
How does Tanzania rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
Tanzania ranks 53rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tanzania 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.