Belgium vs Sweden: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
Belgium
36.2%
in 2025
Sweden
38.3%
in 2025
Belgium rank
14th
Sweden rank
11th
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household over time
- Belgium
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 38.3% against 36.2% in Belgium, a difference of 2.1%.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 14th and Sweden ranks 11th of 47 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.0% | 44.3% | 9.3% | Sweden |
| 2010s | 33.5% | 39.5% | 5.9% | Sweden |
| 2020s | 34.9% | 40.0% | 5.1% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household, Belgium or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 38.3% against 36.2% in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between Belgium and Sweden?
- 2.1%, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Sweden?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Sweden rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Belgium ranks 14th and Sweden ranks 11th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.