Libya vs Papua New Guinea: Population aged 65 years or older
Libya
377.49 thousands
in 2025
Papua New Guinea
376 thousands
in 2025
Libya rank
123rd
Papua New Guinea rank
124th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Libya
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Libya currently reports 377.49 thousands against 376 thousands in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1.49 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 123rd and Papua New Guinea ranks 124th of 230 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73.2 thousands | 30.41 thousands | 42.8 thousands | Libya |
| 1980s | 95.85 thousands | 57.45 thousands | 38.4 thousands | Libya |
| 1990s | 151.54 thousands | 105.84 thousands | 45.71 thousands | Libya |
| 2000s | 222.86 thousands | 165.46 thousands | 57.4 thousands | Libya |
| 2010s | 286.83 thousands | 241.77 thousands | 45.05 thousands | Libya |
| 2020s | 346.95 thousands | 334.35 thousands | 12.6 thousands | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Libya or Papua New Guinea?
- Libya, at 377.49 thousands against 376 thousands in Papua New Guinea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Libya and Papua New Guinea?
- 1.49 thousands, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Papua New Guinea?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Libya and Papua New Guinea rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Libya ranks 123rd and Papua New Guinea ranks 124th 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