Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Denmark
Denmark: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 46.8 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
46.8
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
19th
of 49 countries
All-time high
57.2
in 2014
All-time low
46.8
in 2025
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Denmark, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 46.8 for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Denmark peaked at 57.2 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 46.8, in 2025.
That places Denmark 19th out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50 | — |
| 2004 | 50.7 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 50.5 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 51.3 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 52.2 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 52.4 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 53.2 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 53.4 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 54.8 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 55.7 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 56.3 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 57.2 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 57.1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 53.2 | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 51.3 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 50.6 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 50.7 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 51.2 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 52.5 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 49.4 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 49.8 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 50.4 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 46.8 | -7.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 46.8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 46.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.47 | 50 | 53.2 | 7 |
| 2010s | 54.03 | 50.6 | 57.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.02 | 46.8 | 52.5 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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- Population density 146.58 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Denmark?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Denmark was 46.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 57.2 in 2014.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.8 in 2025.
- How does Denmark rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Denmark ranks 19th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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