Denmark vs European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020): Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household

Denmark
49.0%
in 2025
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)
32.9%
in 2019
Denmark rank
3rd
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) rank
2nd

Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household over time

  • Denmark
  • European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 49.0% against 32.9% in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020), a difference of 16.1%.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.5 times European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)'s.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 3rd and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd of 47 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household, Denmark or European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
Denmark, at 49.0% against 32.9% in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) as of 2025.
What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between Denmark and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
16.1%, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2019.
How do Denmark and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
Denmark ranks 3rd and European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd 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.

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Indicator
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 998 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed