Belgium vs Switzerland: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
Belgium
53.9
in 2025
Switzerland
54
in 2024
Belgium rank
9th
Switzerland rank
7th
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household over time
- Belgium
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 54 against 53.9 in Belgium, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 49 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.73 | 57.2 | 7.47 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 51.89 | 57.09 | 5.2 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 54.18 | 55.12 | 0.94 | Switzerland |
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 Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 54 against 53.9 in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between Belgium and Switzerland?
- 0.1, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Belgium ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 49 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.