United Arab Emirates vs Palestine, State of: Population aged 65 years or older
United Arab Emirates
199.05 thousands
in 2025
Palestine, State of
211.71 thousands
in 2025
United Arab Emirates rank
137th
Palestine, State of rank
135th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- United Arab Emirates
- Palestine, State of
How they compare
Palestine, State of currently reports 211.71 thousands against 199.05 thousands in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 12.66 thousands.
That makes Palestine, State of's figure about 1.1 times United Arab Emirates's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Palestine, State of has been ahead every year.
United Arab Emirates ranks 137th and Palestine, State of ranks 135th of 233 countries.
Palestine, State of has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | Palestine, State of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.17 thousands | 31.39 thousands | 23.22 thousands | Palestine, State of |
| 1980s | 14.94 thousands | 36.02 thousands | 21.08 thousands | Palestine, State of |
| 1990s | 24.89 thousands | 53.89 thousands | 29 thousands | Palestine, State of |
| 2000s | 73.05 thousands | 88.84 thousands | 15.78 thousands | Palestine, State of |
| 2010s | 121.28 thousands | 140.16 thousands | 18.88 thousands | Palestine, State of |
| 2020s | 170.19 thousands | 196.2 thousands | 26.01 thousands | Palestine, State of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, United Arab Emirates or Palestine, State of?
- Palestine, State of, at 211.71 thousands against 199.05 thousands in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between United Arab Emirates and Palestine, State of?
- 12.66 thousands, with Palestine, State of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and Palestine, State of?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do United Arab Emirates and Palestine, State of rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 137th and Palestine, State of ranks 135th of 233 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