Age composition in 2026:
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 14.86%2,742,152 | 16.72%11,693,284 |
| Working Age Population | 63.87%11,783,347 | 63.34%44,295,443 |
| Elderly Population | 21.27%3,923,271 | 19.94%13,942,801 |
In 2026, the median age is 42.5 years in Netherlands and 41.2 years in United Kingdom.Netherlands already reached United Kingdomโs current median age in 2012, about 14 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Netherlands peaks in 2041 at 19,066,146.The total population of United Kingdom peaks in 2072 at 76,068,380.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Netherlands will be 66.9%, and 26.26% 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.
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1982โ2011 | 1950 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 1950 or earlier | 1950 or earlier | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2005 30 years later | 1975 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2023 | 2027 4 years later |