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Regions of Denmark (NUTS 2) by share of population aged 65 and over

Sjælland had the highest share of population aged 65 and over of 5 regions in 2018, at 22.2%. Hovedstaden had the lowest, at 16.8%. The median was 20.8% and the figure for Denmark was 19.3%. Source: Eurostat, European Commission.

Highest22.2Sjælland
Lowest16.8Hovedstaden
Median20.85 regions
Denmark19.3History

All regions, 2018

CSVChart (SVG)

SjællandSjælland: 22.2 %22.2NordjyllandNordjylland: 21.1 %21.1SyddanmarkSyddanmark: 20.8 %20.8MidtjyllandMidtjylland: 18.7 %18.7HovedstadenHovedstaden: 16.8 %16.8
%. Source: Eurostat. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

Full ranking

RankRegions2018 (%)Change on 2017
1Sjælland22.2+0.4 pts
2Nordjylland21.1+0.4 pts
3Syddanmark20.8+0.3 pts
4Midtjylland18.7+0.3 pts
5Hovedstaden16.8+0.1 pts

Other periods

About this ranking

Residents aged 65 or over as a percentage of total population. Spain: 1 January, INE annual census. United States: 1 July, Census Bureau population estimates. World Bank figures for other countries and the World refer to mid-year.

Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the regions are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.

How to cite

Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

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Which region has the highest share of population aged 65 and over?

Sjælland, with 22.2% in 2018, according to Eurostat, European Commission.

Which region has the lowest share of population aged 65 and over?

Hovedstaden, with 16.8% in 2018.

Where does this ranking come from?

Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). Retrieved 2026-10-08.

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