Ireland vs Singapore: Population aged 65 years or older
Ireland
847.5 thousands
in 2025
Singapore
815.47 thousands
in 2025
Ireland rank
87th
Singapore rank
89th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Ireland
- Singapore
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 847.5 thousands against 815.47 thousands in Singapore, a difference of 32.03 thousands.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 87th and Singapore ranks 89th of 226 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 637.51 thousands | 528.59 thousands | 108.92 thousands | Ireland |
| 2020s | 778.49 thousands | 721.53 thousands | 56.96 thousands | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Ireland or Singapore?
- Ireland, at 847.5 thousands against 815.47 thousands in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Ireland and Singapore?
- 32.03 thousands, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Singapore?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Singapore rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Ireland ranks 87th and Singapore ranks 89th 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