Dependency Ratio by Country
215 countries • ratio • World Bank
What It Measures
Age Dependency Ratio is a demographic indicator that captures population characteristics. Tracked by World Bank, this metric helps understand population dynamics, growth patterns, and societal trends across nations.
Key Statistics
Global Average
57.6
Median
54.68
Minimum
20.115
Maximum
104.727
Countries
215
Source
World Bank
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Dependency Ratio
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Central African Republic | 104.727 |
| #2 |  Monaco | 98.566 |
| #3 |  Niger | 96.833 |
| #4 |  Somalia | 96.792 |
| #5 |  Congo, Democratic Republic | 96.497 |
| #6 |  Mali | 94.274 |
| #7 |  Chad | 92.921 |
| #8 |  Mozambique | 89.512 |
| #9 |  Burundi | 89.504 |
| #10 |  Angola | 89.406 |
Bottom 10 — Lowest Dependency Ratio
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  Qatar | 20.115 |
| #241 |  United Arab Emirates | 21.77 |
| #242 |  Kuwait | 27.103 |
| #243 |  Bahrain | 29.149 |
| #244 |  British Virgin Islands | 31.778 |
| #245 |  Maldives | 31.982 |
| #246 |  Cayman Islands | 33.663 |
| #247 |  Singapore | 33.945 |
| #248 |  Saudi Arabia | 36.555 |
| #249 |  Jamaica | 36.821 |
Surprising Facts
Central African Republic (104.727) has 6.16 more than Monaco (98.566) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Angola (89.406) has 4.43 more than Mauritania (84.978) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Chad (92.921) has 3.41 more than Mozambique (89.512) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.