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Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 54.45 % in 2024, 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 September 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.

The USA: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 54.45 percent, an increase from 53.91 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2024 is 53.71 percent. The minimum value, 47.77 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 67.61 percent was recorded in 1961.

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;

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 26.76 % in 2024, 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 September of 2025.

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 27.69 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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;

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 September of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 50.63 percent. The highest value was in Guyana: 55.77 percent and the lowest value was in Colombia: 42.8 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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 September of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 24 countries was 49.12 percent. The highest value was in Guatemala: 58.2 percent and the lowest value was in Jamaica: 37.32 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 Forest Park, IL population pyramid, which represents the Forest Park 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 Forest Park, IL, is 22.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Forest Park, IL, is 26.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Forest Park, IL is 48.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Forest Park, IL is 3.8.

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 Forest Park population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Forest Park for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Forest Park for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Forest Park 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 Forest Park Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Atkins, AR population pyramid, which represents the Atkins 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 Atkins, AR, is 26.4.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Atkins, AR, is 26.8.
• Total dependency ratio for Atkins, AR is 53.3.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Atkins, AR is 3.7.

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 Atkins population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Atkins for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Atkins for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Atkins 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 Atkins Population by Age. You can refer the same here

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for World was 15.35790 % 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 World reached a record high of 15.35790 in January of 2023 and a record low of 8.35834 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 World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Greenbrier, AR population pyramid, which represents the Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier, AR, is 48.2.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Greenbrier, AR, is 28.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Greenbrier, AR is 76.2.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Greenbrier, AR is 3.6.

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 Greenbrier population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Greenbrier for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Greenbrier for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Brussels, IL population pyramid, which represents the Brussels population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Brussels, IL, is 0.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brussels, IL, is 12.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Brussels, IL is 12.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Brussels, IL is 8.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Brussels population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Brussels for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Brussels for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Brussels 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 Brussels Population by Age. You can refer the same here

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States was 13.17271 % 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 Small States reached a record high of 13.17271 in January of 2023 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 September 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 September of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Coles County, IL population pyramid, which represents the Coles County 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 Coles County, IL, is 22.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Coles County, IL, is 27.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Coles County, IL is 49.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Coles County, IL is 3.7.

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 Coles County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Coles County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Coles County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Coles County 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 Coles County Population by Age. You can refer the same here