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 2023, at 23.6%. Hovedstaden had the lowest, at 17.4%. The median was 22.4% and the figure for Denmark was 20.5%. Source: Eurostat, European Commission.

Highest23.6Sjælland
Lowest17.4Hovedstaden
Median22.45 regions
Denmark20.5History

All regions, 2023

CSVChart (SVG)

SjællandSjælland: 23.6 %23.6NordjyllandNordjylland: 22.6 %22.6SyddanmarkSyddanmark: 22.4 %22.4MidtjyllandMidtjylland: 20 %20HovedstadenHovedstaden: 17.4 %17.4
%. Source: Eurostat. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

Full ranking

RankRegions2023 (%)Change on 2022
1Sjælland23.6+0.2 pts
2Nordjylland22.6+0.2 pts
3Syddanmark22.4+0.1 pts
4Midtjylland20+0.1 pts
5Hovedstaden17.40 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 23.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat, European Commission.

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

Hovedstaden, with 17.4% in 2023.

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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