Denmark vs Germany: Population aged 65 and above, total

Denmark
0.2%
in 2016
Germany
0.2%
in 2011
Denmark rank
11th
Germany rank
8th

Population aged 65 and above, total over time

  • Denmark
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 0.2% against 0.2% in Denmark, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 11th and Germany ranks 8th of 112 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% Germany
2010s 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population aged 65 and above, total, Denmark or Germany?
Germany, at 0.2% against 0.2% in Denmark as of 2011.
What is the difference in population aged 65 and above, total between Denmark and Germany?
0.0%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Germany?
8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2011.
How do Denmark and Germany rank globally for population aged 65 and above, total?
Denmark ranks 11th and Germany ranks 8th of 112 countries.
Where does this data come from?
The World Bank, published as Population aged 65 and above, total (% of total population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population aged 65 and above, total (% of total population)
Unit
% of total population
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,653 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed