Elderly people

How many older people are there in the Netherlands?

On 1 January , the Netherlands had inhabitants aged 65 years and over. This represents percent of the population. The population of the Netherlands is ageing ever more quickly: in 1990, the proportion of residents aged 65 or older was only 12.8 percent.

There are people aged 65 to 79 years, and aged 80 and over.

On average, women live longer than men. That is why they are overrepresented in the highest age categories. For example, there are women and men aged 90 and over. These disparities are also clearly visible in the population pyramid.

Which municipalities do more older people live in?

The percentage of older people varies greatly between municipalities. In , was the municipality with the most older residents, at percent of residents over the age of 65. was the municipality with the fewest older people, at percent. The average age of local populations can rise when young people move away – for work or education, for instance. This not only leaves a higher share of older people, but also means that fewer children are born, thus leading to the further ageing of the population.

How many centenarians are there?

Ageing in the Netherlands