South Korea vs Spain: Population aged 65 years or older
South Korea
10,220 thousands
in 2025
Spain
10,245 thousands
in 2025
South Korea rank
17th
Spain rank
16th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- South Korea
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 10,245 thousands against 10,220 thousands in South Korea, a difference of 25 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 17th and Spain ranks 16th of 230 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,250 thousands | 3,605 thousands | 2,355 thousands | Spain |
| 1980s | 1,706 thousands | 4,557 thousands | 2,851 thousands | Spain |
| 1990s | 2,540 thousands | 5,888 thousands | 3,348 thousands | Spain |
| 2000s | 4,119 thousands | 7,206 thousands | 3,088 thousands | Spain |
| 2010s | 6,363 thousands | 8,493 thousands | 2,130 thousands | Spain |
| 2020s | 9,076 thousands | 9,704 thousands | 628.5 thousands | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, South Korea or Spain?
- Spain, at 10,245 thousands against 10,220 thousands in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between South Korea and Spain?
- 25 thousands, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Spain?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Spain rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- South Korea ranks 17th and Spain ranks 16th 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