Latvia vs Nicaragua: Population aged 65 years or older
Latvia
409.13 thousands
in 2025
Nicaragua
390.79 thousands
in 2025
Latvia rank
122nd
Nicaragua rank
123rd
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Latvia
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 409.13 thousands against 390.79 thousands in Nicaragua, a difference of 18.34 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 122nd and Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 226 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 306.35 thousands | 69.66 thousands | 236.68 thousands | Latvia |
| 1980s | 311.05 thousands | 95.96 thousands | 215.09 thousands | Latvia |
| 1990s | 334.04 thousands | 136.06 thousands | 197.98 thousands | Latvia |
| 2000s | 371.71 thousands | 211.93 thousands | 159.77 thousands | Latvia |
| 2010s | 384.71 thousands | 282.7 thousands | 102.01 thousands | Latvia |
| 2020s | 398.37 thousands | 358.06 thousands | 40.32 thousands | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Latvia or Nicaragua?
- Latvia, at 409.13 thousands against 390.79 thousands in Nicaragua as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Latvia and Nicaragua?
- 18.34 thousands, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Nicaragua?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Nicaragua rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Latvia ranks 122nd and Nicaragua ranks 123rd 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