European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) vs Switzerland: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
46.7
in 2025
Switzerland
54
in 2024
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank
6th
Switzerland rank
7th
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household over time
- European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 54 against 46.7 in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), a difference of 7.3.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.2 times European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)'s.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 6 regions.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47.07 | 57.09 | 10.02 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 46.9 | 55.12 | 8.22 | 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, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 54 against 46.7 in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Switzerland?
- 7.3, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Switzerland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Switzerland rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 6 regions.
- 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.