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Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65

What you should know about this indicator

How is this data described by its producer?

Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to age specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Aggregation method:

Weighted average

Statistical concept and methodology:

Methodology: The indicator is calculated using number of survivors l(x) at exact age x, in a male period life table. The formula is: (l(65))/(l(0))*100. Statistical concept(s): Survival to age 65 is calculated in a period life table. It provides a population's mortality level up to age 65 at a given time. It therefore does not reflect the mortality level that a person actually experiences during his/her life, which can be calculated in a cohort life table.

Development relevance:

Mortality rates for different age groups (infants, children, and adults) and overall mortality indicators (life expectancy at birth or survival to a given age) are important indicators of health status in a country. The lower the age specific mortality rates before age 65, the higher the proportion of people survive to age 65.

Other notes:

Figures from 1950 to 2023 are estimates based on available data. From 2024 onward, the figures are projections that use current trends to anticipate future changes. Estimates reflect the past; projections incorporate assumptions about the future and are updated as new information emerges. Please interpret these figures carefully, as they are subject to change. For details, see the WPP methodology: https://population.un.org/wpp/methodology

Source
United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Last updated
February 27, 2026
Next expected update
February 2027
Date range
1960–2023
Unit
% of cohort

Sources and processing

This data is based on the following sources

United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects), via World Bank – World Development Indicators

The World Development Indicators (WDI) database, published by the World Bank, is a comprehensive collection of global development data, providing key economic, social, and environmental statistics. It includes over 1,500 indicators covering more than 200 countries and territories, with data spanning several decades.WDI serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and analysts seeking to understand global trends and make data-driven decisions. The database covers a wide range of topics, including economic growth, education, health, poverty, trade, energy, infrastructure, governance, and environmental sustainability.The indicators are sourced from reputable national and international agencies, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and comparable data. Users can access the database through interactive online tools, API services, and downloadable datasets, facilitating detailed analysis and visualization.WDI is also used for tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global development initiatives. By providing accessible and reliable statistics, it helps to inform policy discussions and strategies globally.Whether for academic research, policy planning, or economic analysis, the World Development Indicators database is an essential tool for understanding and addressing global development challenges.

Retrieved on
February 27, 2026
Retrieved from
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS
Citation
This is the citation of the original data obtained from the source, prior to any processing or adaptation by Our World in Data. To cite data downloaded from this page, please use the suggested citation given in Reuse This Work below.
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Indicator SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS). World Development Indicators - World Bank (2026). Accessed on 2026-02-27.

The World Development Indicators (WDI) database, published by the World Bank, is a comprehensive collection of global development data, providing key economic, social, and environmental statistics. It includes over 1,500 indicators covering more than 200 countries and territories, with data spanning several decades.WDI serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and analysts seeking to understand global trends and make data-driven decisions. The database covers a wide range of topics, including economic growth, education, health, poverty, trade, energy, infrastructure, governance, and environmental sustainability.The indicators are sourced from reputable national and international agencies, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and comparable data. Users can access the database through interactive online tools, API services, and downloadable datasets, facilitating detailed analysis and visualization.WDI is also used for tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global development initiatives. By providing accessible and reliable statistics, it helps to inform policy discussions and strategies globally.Whether for academic research, policy planning, or economic analysis, the World Development Indicators database is an essential tool for understanding and addressing global development challenges.

Retrieved on
February 27, 2026
Retrieved from
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS
Citation
This is the citation of the original data obtained from the source, prior to any processing or adaptation by Our World in Data. To cite data downloaded from this page, please use the suggested citation given in Reuse This Work below.
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Indicator SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TO65.MA.ZS). World Development Indicators - World Bank (2026). Accessed on 2026-02-27.

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