Burundi vs Turkmenistan: Population aged 65 years or older
Burundi
361.34 thousands
in 2025
Turkmenistan
352.58 thousands
in 2025
Burundi rank
128th
Turkmenistan rank
129th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Burundi
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 361.34 thousands against 352.58 thousands in Turkmenistan, a difference of 8.76 thousands.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 128th and Turkmenistan ranks 129th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 4 and Turkmenistan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 122.4 thousands | 105.84 thousands | 16.56 thousands | Burundi |
| 1980s | 150.49 thousands | 120.05 thousands | 30.44 thousands | Burundi |
| 1990s | 153.45 thousands | 155.8 thousands | 2.35 thousands | Turkmenistan |
| 2000s | 173.66 thousands | 203.44 thousands | 29.78 thousands | Turkmenistan |
| 2010s | 242.57 thousands | 221.56 thousands | 21.02 thousands | Burundi |
| 2020s | 331.35 thousands | 298.63 thousands | 32.71 thousands | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Burundi or Turkmenistan?
- Burundi, at 361.34 thousands against 352.58 thousands in Turkmenistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Burundi and Turkmenistan?
- 8.76 thousands, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Turkmenistan?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Turkmenistan rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Burundi ranks 128th and Turkmenistan ranks 129th 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