Germany vs Sweden: Population aged 65 and above, total

Germany
0.2%
in 2011
Sweden
0.2%
in 2016
Germany rank
8th
Sweden rank
10th

Population aged 65 and above, total over time

  • Germany
  • Sweden
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How they compare

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

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

Germany ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 10th of 113 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Sweden 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, Germany or Sweden?
Germany, at 0.2% against 0.2% in Sweden as of 2011.
What is the difference in population aged 65 and above, total between Germany and Sweden?
0.0%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sweden?
8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2011.
How do Germany and Sweden rank globally for population aged 65 and above, total?
Germany ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 10th of 113 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
113 places, 1,668 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed