Brunei Darussalam vs New Caledonia: Population aged 65 years or older
Brunei Darussalam
32.75 thousands
in 2025
New Caledonia
34.09 thousands
in 2025
Brunei Darussalam rank
179th
New Caledonia rank
177th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Brunei Darussalam
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 34.09 thousands against 32.75 thousands in Brunei Darussalam, a difference of 1.34 thousands.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Brunei Darussalam ahead.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 177th of 226 countries.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brunei Darussalam | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.21 thousands | 4.57 thousands | 0.363 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 1980s | 5.74 thousands | 6.51 thousands | 0.7684 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 1990s | 7.45 thousands | 9.05 thousands | 1.59 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 2000s | 10.75 thousands | 14.86 thousands | 4.11 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 17.01 thousands | 23.81 thousands | 6.79 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 28.38 thousands | 31.19 thousands | 2.81 thousands | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Brunei Darussalam or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 34.09 thousands against 32.75 thousands in Brunei Darussalam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Brunei Darussalam and New Caledonia?
- 1.34 thousands, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei Darussalam and New Caledonia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Brunei Darussalam and New Caledonia rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 177th of 226 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