Cyprus vs Portugal: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
Cyprus
50.5
in 2025
Portugal
48.9
in 2025
Cyprus rank
13th
Portugal rank
15th
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household over time
- Cyprus
- Portugal
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 50.5 against 48.9 in Portugal, a difference of 1.6.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 15th of 49 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.96 | 43.62 | 8.34 | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 55.65 | 46.75 | 8.9 | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 51.23 | 46.77 | 4.47 | Cyprus |
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, Cyprus or Portugal?
- Cyprus, at 50.5 against 48.9 in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between Cyprus and Portugal?
- 1.6, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Portugal?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Portugal rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Cyprus ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 15th 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.