Denmark vs Syria: Population ages 65 and above, total

Denmark
1.27 million
in 2025
Syria
1.24 million
in 2025
Denmark rank
68th
Syria rank
69th

Population ages 65 and above, total over time

  • Denmark
  • Syria
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 1.27 million against 1.24 million in Syria, a difference of 29,250.

Across all 66 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Globally, Denmark ranks 68th and Syria ranks 69th of 215 countries.

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About this data

Indicator
Population ages 65 and above, total
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

Total 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.