Age composition in 2026:
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
| Denmark | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 15.47%931,660 | 16.72%11,693,284 |
| Working Age Population | 63.14%3,803,280 | 63.34%44,295,443 |
| Elderly Population | 21.39%1,288,578 | 19.94%13,942,801 |
In 2026, the median age is 42.3 years in Denmark and 41.2 years in United Kingdom.Denmark already reached United Kingdomโs current median age in 2013, about 13 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Denmark peaks in 2042 at 6,135,751.The total population of United Kingdom peaks in 2072 at 76,068,380.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Denmark will be 66.9%, and 25.61% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of United Kingdom will be 65.9%, and 24.68% of the population will be elderly.
| Denmark | United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1987โ1999 | 1950 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 1950 or earlier | 1950 or earlier | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 1978 3 years later | 1975 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2020 | 2027 7 years later |