Guatemala vs Ireland: Population aged 65 years or older
Guatemala
910.01 thousands
in 2025
Ireland
847.5 thousands
in 2025
Guatemala rank
83rd
Ireland rank
86th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Guatemala
- Ireland
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 910.01 thousands against 847.5 thousands in Ireland, a difference of 62.51 thousands.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Guatemala ranks 83rd and Ireland ranks 86th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 144.69 thousands | 340.86 thousands | 196.17 thousands | Ireland |
| 1980s | 225.75 thousands | 379.61 thousands | 153.86 thousands | Ireland |
| 1990s | 358.89 thousands | 410.07 thousands | 51.18 thousands | Ireland |
| 2000s | 484.53 thousands | 452.56 thousands | 31.97 thousands | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 645.89 thousands | 597.41 thousands | 48.48 thousands | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 835.95 thousands | 778.49 thousands | 57.45 thousands | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Guatemala or Ireland?
- Guatemala, at 910.01 thousands against 847.5 thousands in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Guatemala and Ireland?
- 62.51 thousands, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Ireland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Guatemala and Ireland rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Guatemala ranks 83rd and Ireland ranks 86th 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