Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain
Spain: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 39.1 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain is 39.1, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain peaked at 42.2 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35.5, in 2004.
That places Spain 31st out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 35.5 | — |
| 2005 | 35.5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 35.8 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 36.3 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 35.9 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 36.3 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 37.7 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 38.8 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 39.2 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 39.8 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 40.3 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 39.7 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 39.3 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 39.9 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 39.7 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 40.3 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 42.1 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 41.9 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 41.6 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 42.2 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 39.8 | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 39.1 | -1.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 39.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 87% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 39.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 87% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.88 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 6 |
| 2010s | 39.47 | 37.7 | 40.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.12 | 39.1 | 42.2 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Spain was 39.1 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 42.2 in 2023.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.5 in 2004.
- How does Spain rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Spain ranks 31st out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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