Bhutan vs Qatar: Population aged 65 years or older
Bhutan
52.07 thousands
in 2025
Qatar
51.96 thousands
in 2025
Bhutan rank
167th
Qatar rank
168th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Bhutan
- Qatar
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 52.07 thousands against 51.96 thousands in Qatar, a difference of 0.11 thousands.
Across all 55 years both countries report, Bhutan has been ahead every year.
Bhutan ranks 167th and Qatar ranks 168th of 230 countries.
Bhutan has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.6 thousands | 3.11 thousands | 5.49 thousands | Bhutan |
| 1980s | 12.98 thousands | 3.75 thousands | 9.22 thousands | Bhutan |
| 1990s | 17.69 thousands | 5.97 thousands | 11.73 thousands | Bhutan |
| 2000s | 29.58 thousands | 10.42 thousands | 19.17 thousands | Bhutan |
| 2010s | 40.42 thousands | 23.55 thousands | 16.86 thousands | Bhutan |
| 2020s | 48.84 thousands | 42.1 thousands | 6.74 thousands | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Bhutan or Qatar?
- Bhutan, at 52.07 thousands against 51.96 thousands in Qatar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Bhutan and Qatar?
- 0.11 thousands, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Qatar?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Bhutan and Qatar rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Bhutan ranks 167th and Qatar ranks 168th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release