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 October of 2025.

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.

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in Brazil was reported at 28.38 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - 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.

In 2021, the young dependency ratio in Vietnam stood at 35.6 percent, decreasing slightly from the previous year. The dependency ratio is an indicator that reflects the impact of fertility, and mortality on the age structure and the labor force.

Chile CL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 26.594 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.684 % for 2022. Chile CL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 46.100 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.541 % in 1962 and a record low of 26.594 % in 2023. Chile CL: 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 Chile – Table CL.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: 2022 Revision.;Weighted average;

The dependency ratio is a measure of the proportion of a country's population who are either below the age of being able to take up full-time employment or past the retirement age. A higher dependency ratio generally means that a country must fund a higher amount of public services used by dependents from a smaller tax base of full-time earners. On the other hand, having a high young person dependency ratio is markedly different from countries with an older population, as the money invested in younger people today will result in more full-time earners in the future. Countries with a very high old-age dependency ratios may struggle to fund their pension systems, as there are many people withdrawing with fewer people paying into the system. Except for Serbia, all EU candidate countries had smaller dependency ratios than the European Union average. In particular, Turkey has a much lower total dependency ratio than the EU, with 2.17 working age individuals per every dependent person, compared to 1.75 working age people in the EU. Considering the old-age dependency ratio, the difference expands further. In 2024, there were 6.6 citizens in working age for every person aged 65 and older, while the EU had around three workers for every European aged 65 and older. The EU's high old-age dependency ratio is often considered a key economic weakness of the bloc, as countries such as Italy and Germany have elderly and declining populations, leading them to have skills shortages. The youthful age profile of these candidate countries could therefore benefit the European Union, as it would provide it with a larger pool of young workers. On the other hand, countries which are particularly wary of allowing countries into the Union that may increase immigration within the bloc may look at this negatively, such as Austria and the Netherlands.

In 2020, the child and old-age dependency ratios in China ranged at around **** and **** percent respectively, summing up to a total dependency ratio of **** percent. While the child dependency ratio is expected to drop slightly and then remain stable, the old-age dependency ratio will rise steadily in coming decades. Age demographics in China With a populace of 1.4 billion people by the end of 2023, China stands the country with the second largest population in the world. Since its foundation in 1949, the PRC has experienced high population growth. With the beginning of the reform period in the end of the 1970s, population growth decreased steadily. Finally, China's population size peaked in 2021 and entered a declining path. Falling birth rates in combination with higher life expectancy led to a continuously increasing median age of the population in China over the past five decades. The median age of the Chinese population is expected to rise further and to reach 50 years by the middle of the century. Development of the dependency ratio China has enjoyed a continuously growing work force since the late 1970s. Simultaneously, the total dependency ratio in China decreased from ** percent in 1970 to about ** percent in 2010. However, an important turning point was reached in 2011, as the total dependency ratio was set to increase again after 30 years of population bonus. As can be seen from the above graph, until 2100, child-dependency is estimated to remain steady around ** to ** percent. Old-age dependency on the other hand is expected to grow from about ** percent in 2010 to ** percent in 2060, implying a growing number of senior citizens that need support from the working population. The shift of age demographics in the near future in China is bound to have ineligible economical and social impacts. To learn more about age demographics in China, take a look at our dossier aging population in China.

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in Niger was reported at 91.73 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Niger - 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, young (% of working-age population) in France was reported at 26.9 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. France - Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Niger: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 96.83 percent, a decline from 98.16 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1960 to 2024 is 99.69 percent. The minimum value, 95.5 percent, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 107.78 percent was recorded in 2012.

In 2022, the age dependency ratio in Egypt was 61.6 percent, which means that roughly 62 people were among the age groups 0 to 14 years and 65 years and older per 100 working-age population (between 15 and 64 years). Throughout the period under review, the age dependency ratio was at its highest in 2005 at 69.8 percent. This dropped the year after and remained relatively stable around roughly 54 percent and 55 percent until 2016. Since 2017, the ratio slightly increased to close to 62 percent. Moreover, in comparison to the African age dependency ratio, the Egyptian ratio was lower.

Nigeria NG: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 82.602 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.925 % for 2016. Nigeria NG: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 82.468 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.186 % in 1987 and a record low of 74.878 % in 1960. Nigeria NG: 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 Nigeria – Table NG.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;

Australia Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 27.917 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.189 % for 2022. Australia Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 32.759 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.324 % in 1961 and a record low of 27.917 % in 2023. Australia 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 Australia – Table AU.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: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 46.126 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.030 % for 2016. Israel IL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 53.388 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.928 % in 1960 and a record low of 43.792 % in 2010. Israel IL: 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 Israel – Table IL.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 Grenada was reported at 28.46 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Grenada - 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.

Brazil Dependency Ratio: Youth data was reported at 32.500 NA in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.500 NA for 2014. Brazil Dependency Ratio: Youth data is updated yearly, averaging 37.600 NA from Sep 2004 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.000 NA in 2004 and a record low of 32.500 NA in 2015. Brazil Dependency Ratio: Youth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAE008: Dependency Ratio.

Definition: The long-term demographic change and the associated changes in the age structure of the population are represented by the numerical ratio of certain age groups. The youth ratio compares the child and youth generation, which is predominantly in the education and training phase, with the middle generation, which is predominantly in the labour market. The age limit for children and adolescents is ‘less than 20 years’ and the age limit for the middle generation is ‘20 to less than 65 years’. The old-age dependency ratio contrasts the older generation, which has largely left the labour force, with the middle generation. For the older generation, the age limit “from 65 years” is chosen. Data source: IT.NRW, Population update

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

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Virginia Beach, VA population pyramid, which represents the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA, is 27.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Virginia Beach, VA, is 23.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Virginia Beach, VA is 50.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Virginia Beach, VA is 4.3.

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