People aged 65 and over in the Netherlands: lower than in 15 of the 26 other EU countries

People aged 65 and over in 2025, in percent of the population. Netherlands: 20.8; EU average: 22.0. Highest: Italy (24.7); lowest: Luxembourg (15.2).

Source: Eurostat, dataset tps00028 (Proportion of population aged 65 and over) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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People aged 65 and over in the Netherlands: lower than in 15 of the 26 other EU countries

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