North Macedonia vs Sierra Leone: Population aged 65 years or older
North Macedonia
332.58 thousands
in 2025
Sierra Leone
284.77 thousands
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
130th
Sierra Leone rank
133rd
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- North Macedonia
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 332.58 thousands against 284.77 thousands in Sierra Leone, a difference of 47.81 thousands.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.2 times Sierra Leone's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 130th and Sierra Leone ranks 133rd of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 4 and Sierra Leone in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 100.71 thousands | 121.43 thousands | 20.72 thousands | Sierra Leone |
| 1980s | 126.68 thousands | 145.75 thousands | 19.07 thousands | Sierra Leone |
| 1990s | 168.12 thousands | 159.23 thousands | 8.89 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 217.79 thousands | 179.06 thousands | 38.73 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 260.71 thousands | 219.88 thousands | 40.83 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 316.11 thousands | 263.86 thousands | 52.24 thousands | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, North Macedonia or Sierra Leone?
- North Macedonia, at 332.58 thousands against 284.77 thousands in Sierra Leone as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between North Macedonia and Sierra Leone?
- 47.81 thousands, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Sierra Leone?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and Sierra Leone rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- North Macedonia ranks 130th and Sierra Leone ranks 133rd 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