The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 58.34 percent. The highest value was in the Central African Republic: 105.18 percent and the lowest value was in Qatar: 20.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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In 2024, the child and old-age dependency ratio in Taiwan ranged at around ** and **** percent respectively, summing up to a total dependency ratio of **** percent. While the child dependency ratio is expected to remain stable, the old-age dependency ratio will rise steadily in coming decades.

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In 2021, the projected old age dependency rate was around 15.7 percent. And it was expected to reach 20.1 percent in 2031. The old age dependency ratio in India is seeing a gradual rise since the past few years. Projections reflect a steep rise in old age dependency from 2021 to 2031.

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Japan: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 70.12 percent, an increase from 70.1 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1960 to 2024 is 51.58 percent. The minimum value, 42.89 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 70.26 percent was recorded in 2021.

Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 44.029 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.790 % for 2022. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 64.019 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.023 % in 1963 and a record low of 43.371 % in 2017. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Indonesia: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 46.81 percent, a decline from 47.02 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Indonesia from 1960 to 2024 is 65.12 percent. The minimum value, 46.81 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 84.42 percent was recorded in 1971.

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Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Germany (SPPOPDPNDOLDEU) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, ratio, Germany, and population.

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Brazil: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 44.33 percent, an increase from 44.03 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1960 to 2024 is 63.34 percent. The minimum value, 43.37 percent, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 89.02 percent was recorded in 1963.

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South Korea: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 42.53 percent, an increase from 41.45 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 53.77 percent. The minimum value, 36.46 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 87.71 percent was recorded in 1966.

Puerto Rico: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 57.1 percent, an increase from 56.86 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Puerto Rico from 1960 to 2024 is 63.21 percent. The minimum value, 52.83 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 89.68 percent was recorded in 1960.

Comparison of old age dependency ratio (OADR) estimates with 1971-based to 2022-based national population projections for the UK and constituent countries, including measures of error.

Liechtenstein Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 52.428 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.122 % for 2022. Liechtenstein Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 45.148 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.354 % in 1960 and a record low of 40.330 % in 2001. Liechtenstein Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Liechtenstein – Table LI.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Cuba CU: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 46.433 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.098 % for 2022. Cuba CU: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 45.970 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.279 % in 1972 and a record low of 43.343 % in 2008. Cuba CU: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cuba – Table CU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.