Count dates

Hi,
In a row, I have a series of dates, partly in the past, partly in the future.
I look for the formula with which I can count the dates that match a certain criterium.
E.G. I would like to know how many dates are older than today.

I thought about something like =countif(d5:h5;">today()"). I tried the formula with just plain numbers i.s.o. dates and that works.

Dateformat in attached file is day/month/year.
Thanks in advance.

Maybe try instead...

=COUNTIF(D5:H5;">"&TODAY())

Glad it worked for you and thanks for the rep and feedback!