South Sudan vs Turkmenistan: Population aged 65 years or older
South Sudan
365.95 thousands
in 2025
Turkmenistan
352.58 thousands
in 2025
South Sudan rank
127th
Turkmenistan rank
129th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- South Sudan
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 365.95 thousands against 352.58 thousands in Turkmenistan, a difference of 13.37 thousands.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Turkmenistan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 127th and Turkmenistan ranks 129th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 2 and Turkmenistan in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.41 thousands | 105.84 thousands | 19.43 thousands | Turkmenistan |
| 1980s | 113.01 thousands | 120.05 thousands | 7.05 thousands | Turkmenistan |
| 1990s | 122.87 thousands | 155.8 thousands | 32.93 thousands | Turkmenistan |
| 2000s | 181.67 thousands | 203.44 thousands | 21.77 thousands | Turkmenistan |
| 2010s | 268.5 thousands | 221.56 thousands | 46.94 thousands | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 319.35 thousands | 298.63 thousands | 20.72 thousands | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, South Sudan or Turkmenistan?
- South Sudan, at 365.95 thousands against 352.58 thousands in Turkmenistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between South Sudan and Turkmenistan?
- 13.37 thousands, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Turkmenistan?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Turkmenistan rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- South Sudan ranks 127th and Turkmenistan ranks 129th 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