Saudi Arabia vs Yemen: Population aged 65 years or older
Saudi Arabia
1,028 thousands
in 2025
Yemen
1,043 thousands
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
79th
Yemen rank
77th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 1,043 thousands against 1,028 thousands in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 15 thousands.
Across all 55 years both countries report, Yemen has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 79th and Yemen ranks 77th of 226 countries.
Yemen has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 112.03 thousands | 254.24 thousands | 142.21 thousands | Yemen |
| 1980s | 158.59 thousands | 329.56 thousands | 170.96 thousands | Yemen |
| 1990s | 262.03 thousands | 449.2 thousands | 187.16 thousands | Yemen |
| 2000s | 452.61 thousands | 613.54 thousands | 160.92 thousands | Yemen |
| 2010s | 661.49 thousands | 816.64 thousands | 155.15 thousands | Yemen |
| 2020s | 866.19 thousands | 959.5 thousands | 93.31 thousands | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
- Yemen, at 1,043 thousands against 1,028 thousands in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
- 15 thousands, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Yemen rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 79th and Yemen ranks 77th 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