In European countries the percentage of men in the high risk age group varies across countries and has tended to increase over the last 20 years. In 2010 Germany and France had the highest percentage (20%) of men aged 60-79. The lowest percentages reported were in Iceland and Ireland (13%). The average percentage of men aged 60-79 (among all men) has risen in 31 European countries* from 14% in 1990 to 17% in 2010. With the exception of Norway (1990:16%, 2010:16%), all the countries show trends towards an increasing percentage in this age group.

In 31 European countries there are ~43 millions of men aged 60-79.