Estonia vs Sierra Leone: Population aged 65 years or older
Estonia
291.46 thousands
in 2025
Sierra Leone
284.77 thousands
in 2025
Estonia rank
131st
Sierra Leone rank
132nd
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Estonia
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 291.46 thousands against 284.77 thousands in Sierra Leone, a difference of 6.69 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.
Estonia ranks 131st and Sierra Leone ranks 132nd of 230 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 171.89 thousands | 121.43 thousands | 50.46 thousands | Estonia |
| 1980s | 178.19 thousands | 145.75 thousands | 32.44 thousands | Estonia |
| 1990s | 193.99 thousands | 159.23 thousands | 34.76 thousands | Estonia |
| 2000s | 222.38 thousands | 179.06 thousands | 43.33 thousands | Estonia |
| 2010s | 245 thousands | 219.88 thousands | 25.12 thousands | Estonia |
| 2020s | 278.96 thousands | 263.86 thousands | 15.1 thousands | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Estonia or Sierra Leone?
- Estonia, at 291.46 thousands against 284.77 thousands in Sierra Leone as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Estonia and Sierra Leone?
- 6.69 thousands, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Sierra Leone?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Estonia and Sierra Leone rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Estonia ranks 131st and Sierra Leone ranks 132nd 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