Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 53.91 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 52.268 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.652 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 52.247 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.700 % in 1962 and a record low of 49.442 % in 2009. United States US: 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 United States – Table US.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: 2017 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.

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 27.08 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The USA: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2023 is 54.47 percent, an increase from 54.05 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 58.49 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2023 is 54.08 percent. The minimum value, 48.75 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 67.29 percent was recorded in 1961.

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 23.470 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.796 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 18.473 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.470 % in 2017 and a record low of 15.162 % in 1960. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people 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: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 28.799 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.857 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 33.422 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.329 % in 1961 and a record low of 28.799 % in 2017. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--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: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 50.82 percent. The highest value was in Venezuela: 55.16 percent and the lowest value was in Brazil: 43.3 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in North America was reported at 53.94 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North America - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 51.68 percent. The highest value was in Guatemala: 58.2 percent and the lowest value was in Brazil: 43.3 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Lakewood, WA population pyramid, which represents the Lakewood population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Lakewood, WA, is 26.2.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Lakewood, WA, is 25.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Lakewood, WA is 51.4.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Lakewood, WA is 4.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Lakewood population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Lakewood for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Lakewood for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Lakewood for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lakewood Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in North America was reported at 26.67 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North America - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Countries with Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations was 7.06552 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Countries with Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations reached a record high of 7.12834 in January of 2021 and a record low of 5.62126 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Countries with Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Middle Income Countries was 13.02865 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Middle Income Countries reached a record high of 13.02865 in January of 2023 and a record low of 6.71313 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Middle Income Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Low Income Countries was 5.93738 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2020, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Low Income Countries reached a record high of 6.08213 in January of 1997 and a record low of 5.23783 in January of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Low Income Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on April of 2025.

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States was 9.59809 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2020, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States reached a record high of 9.59809 in January of 2020 and a record low of 8.39861 in January of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on April of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Marlborough, New Hampshire population pyramid, which represents the Marlborough town population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Marlborough, New Hampshire, is 28.5.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Marlborough, New Hampshire, is 28.4.
• Total dependency ratio for Marlborough, New Hampshire is 56.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Marlborough, New Hampshire is 3.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Marlborough town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Marlborough town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Marlborough town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Marlborough town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Marlborough town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean was 14.09671 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 14.09671 in January of 2023 and a record low of 6.31937 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the Slovak Republic was 27.33236 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the Slovak Republic reached a record high of 27.33236 in January of 2023 and a record low of 10.25425 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the Slovak Republic - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Mooresville, IN population pyramid, which represents the Mooresville population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mooresville, IN, is 23.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mooresville, IN, is 32.6.
• Total dependency ratio for Mooresville, IN is 56.4.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Mooresville, IN is 3.1.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mooresville population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mooresville for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mooresville for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Mooresville for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mooresville Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States was 25.58709 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2020, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States reached a record high of 25.58709 in January of 2020 and a record low of 12.64253 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.