France vs Switzerland: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household

France
54
in 2025
Switzerland
54
in 2024
France rank
7th
Switzerland rank
7th

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

  • France
  • Switzerland
0204060200420142025

How they compare

France currently reports 54 against 54 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Switzerland ahead.

France ranks 7th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 49 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 52 57.2 5.2 Switzerland
2010s 53.89 57.09 3.2 Switzerland
2020s 55.32 55.12 0.2 France

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, France or Switzerland?
France, at 54 against 54 in Switzerland as of 2025.
What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between France and Switzerland?
0, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Switzerland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do France and Switzerland rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
France ranks 7th 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.

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Indicator
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 1,029 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed