Libya vs South Sudan: Population aged 65 years or older
Libya
377.49 thousands
in 2025
South Sudan
365.95 thousands
in 2025
Libya rank
123rd
South Sudan rank
126th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Libya
- South Sudan
How they compare
Libya currently reports 377.49 thousands against 365.95 thousands in South Sudan, a difference of 11.54 thousands.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Sudan ahead.
Libya ranks 123rd and South Sudan ranks 126th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 4 and South Sudan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73.2 thousands | 86.41 thousands | 13.2 thousands | South Sudan |
| 1980s | 95.85 thousands | 113.01 thousands | 17.15 thousands | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 151.54 thousands | 122.87 thousands | 28.67 thousands | Libya |
| 2000s | 222.86 thousands | 181.67 thousands | 41.19 thousands | Libya |
| 2010s | 286.83 thousands | 268.5 thousands | 18.33 thousands | Libya |
| 2020s | 346.95 thousands | 319.35 thousands | 27.6 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 South Sudan?
- Libya, at 377.49 thousands against 365.95 thousands in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Libya and South Sudan?
- 11.54 thousands, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Sudan?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Libya and South Sudan rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Libya ranks 123rd and South Sudan ranks 126th 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