North Korea vs Peru: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands)
North Korea
3,329 thousands
in 2025
Peru
3,215 thousands
in 2025
North Korea rank
36th
Peru rank
37th
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) over time
- North Korea
- Peru
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 3,329 thousands against 3,215 thousands in Peru, a difference of 114 thousands.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Peru ahead.
North Korea ranks 36th and Peru ranks 37th of 233 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 5 and Peru in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 576.24 thousands | 645.57 thousands | 69.33 thousands | Peru |
| 1980s | 760.39 thousands | 724.91 thousands | 35.47 thousands | North Korea |
| 1990s | 1,144 thousands | 894.36 thousands | 249.51 thousands | North Korea |
| 2000s | 1,902 thousands | 1,523 thousands | 378.82 thousands | North Korea |
| 2010s | 2,685 thousands | 2,407 thousands | 277.97 thousands | North Korea |
| 2020s | 3,079 thousands | 2,990 thousands | 88.78 thousands | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, North Korea or Peru?
- North Korea, at 3,329 thousands against 3,215 thousands in Peru as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between North Korea and Peru?
- 114 thousands, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Peru?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and Peru rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- North Korea ranks 36th and Peru ranks 37th of 233 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