Libya vs Nicaragua: Population aged 65 years or older
Libya
377.49 thousands
in 2025
Nicaragua
390.79 thousands
in 2025
Libya rank
123rd
Nicaragua rank
122nd
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Libya
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 390.79 thousands against 377.49 thousands in Libya, a difference of 13.3 thousands.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Libya ahead.
Libya ranks 123rd and Nicaragua ranks 122nd of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 4 and Nicaragua in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73.2 thousands | 69.66 thousands | 3.54 thousands | Libya |
| 1980s | 95.85 thousands | 95.96 thousands | 0.1099 thousands | Nicaragua |
| 1990s | 151.54 thousands | 136.06 thousands | 15.48 thousands | Libya |
| 2000s | 222.86 thousands | 211.93 thousands | 10.93 thousands | Libya |
| 2010s | 286.83 thousands | 282.7 thousands | 4.13 thousands | Libya |
| 2020s | 346.95 thousands | 358.06 thousands | 11.1 thousands | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Libya or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 390.79 thousands against 377.49 thousands in Libya as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Libya and Nicaragua?
- 13.3 thousands, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Nicaragua?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Libya and Nicaragua rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Libya ranks 123rd and Nicaragua ranks 122nd 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