South Korea vs Vietnam: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands)
South Korea
10,220 thousands
in 2025
Vietnam
9,393 thousands
in 2025
South Korea rank
17th
Vietnam rank
18th
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) over time
- South Korea
- Vietnam
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 10,220 thousands against 9,393 thousands in Vietnam, a difference of 827 thousands.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Vietnam ahead.
South Korea ranks 17th and Vietnam ranks 18th of 233 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 2 and Vietnam in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,250 thousands | 2,401 thousands | 1,151 thousands | Vietnam |
| 1980s | 1,706 thousands | 3,090 thousands | 1,384 thousands | Vietnam |
| 1990s | 2,540 thousands | 3,949 thousands | 1,409 thousands | Vietnam |
| 2000s | 4,119 thousands | 4,936 thousands | 816.91 thousands | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 6,363 thousands | 5,886 thousands | 476.68 thousands | South Korea |
| 2020s | 9,076 thousands | 8,254 thousands | 821.57 thousands | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, South Korea or Vietnam?
- South Korea, at 10,220 thousands against 9,393 thousands in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between South Korea and Vietnam?
- 827 thousands, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Vietnam?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Vietnam rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- South Korea ranks 17th and Vietnam ranks 18th 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