Madagascar vs Uganda: Population aged 65 years or older
Madagascar
1,113 thousands
in 2025
Uganda
1,119 thousands
in 2025
Madagascar rank
71st
Uganda rank
70th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Madagascar
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 1,119 thousands against 1,113 thousands in Madagascar, a difference of 6 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 71st and Uganda ranks 70th of 230 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 268.5 thousands | 314.93 thousands | 46.43 thousands | Uganda |
| 1980s | 317.44 thousands | 454.58 thousands | 137.13 thousands | Uganda |
| 1990s | 391.59 thousands | 580.04 thousands | 188.46 thousands | Uganda |
| 2000s | 513.04 thousands | 627.53 thousands | 114.49 thousands | Uganda |
| 2010s | 693.03 thousands | 716.56 thousands | 23.52 thousands | Uganda |
| 2020s | 998.7 thousands | 1,004 thousands | 5.31 thousands | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Madagascar or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 1,119 thousands against 1,113 thousands in Madagascar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Madagascar and Uganda?
- 6 thousands, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Uganda?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Madagascar and Uganda rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Madagascar ranks 71st and Uganda ranks 70th 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