Cambodia vs Uganda: Population aged 65 years or older
Cambodia
1,112 thousands
in 2025
Uganda
1,119 thousands
in 2025
Cambodia rank
72nd
Uganda rank
70th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Cambodia
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 1,119 thousands against 1,112 thousands in Cambodia, a difference of 7 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 72nd and Uganda ranks 70th of 230 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 194.96 thousands | 314.93 thousands | 119.97 thousands | Uganda |
| 1980s | 188.06 thousands | 454.58 thousands | 266.52 thousands | Uganda |
| 1990s | 261.07 thousands | 580.04 thousands | 318.98 thousands | Uganda |
| 2000s | 430.73 thousands | 627.53 thousands | 196.8 thousands | Uganda |
| 2010s | 687.27 thousands | 716.56 thousands | 29.29 thousands | Uganda |
| 2020s | 996.29 thousands | 1,004 thousands | 7.71 thousands | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Cambodia or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 1,119 thousands against 1,112 thousands in Cambodia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Cambodia and Uganda?
- 7 thousands, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Uganda?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Cambodia and Uganda rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Cambodia ranks 72nd and Uganda ranks 70th 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