In 2026, the median age is 44.0 years in Poland and 43.8 years in Slovakia.
The total population of Poland peaks in 2023 at 38,762,847.The total population of Slovakia peaks in 2023 at 5,518,057.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Poland will be 76.4%, and 31.80% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Slovakia will be 76.0%, and 30.07% of the population will be elderly.
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1950200020502100
Poland
Slovakia
Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%)
1997โ2019
1996โ2021
Aging society (65+ reaches 7%)
1966 5 years later
1961
Aged society (65+ reaches 14%)
2012
2015 3 years later
Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%)
2024
2028 4 years later
Long-term trends compared, 1950โ2100
Population change (2026 = 100)
Total population relative to 2026 (= 100), showing how much each population grows or shrinks.
Median age
Half of the population is younger than this age and half is older.
Elderly Population Percentage
Share of people aged 65 and over; 7%, 14% and 20% mark aging, aged and super-aged societies.
Dependency Ratio
Young and elderly population per 100 working-age people.
Population Growth Rate (Total)
Change in total population compared with the previous year.