Child dependency ratio in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Child dependency ratio was 22.93 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
22.93
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
20th
of 20 countries
All-time high
87.94
in 1964
All-time low
22.3
in 2071
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Child dependency ratio in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child dependency ratio in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 22.93, measured in 2100.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child dependency ratio in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 87.94 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 22.3, in 2071.

That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 71.01 63.48 80.85 10
1960s 86.48 83.12 87.94 10
1970s 82.07 79.83 85.87 10
1980s 81.26 78.62 83.87 10
1990s 75.39 58.55 83.74 10
2000s 40.88 33.19 53.91 10
2010s 33.5 32.65 34.62 10
2020s 31.84 28.45 34.46 10
2030s 24.27 22.57 27.41 10
2040s 22.93 22.44 23.87 10
2050s 24.7 24.14 24.97 10
2060s 23.33 22.43 24.43 10
2070s 22.6 22.3 23.26 10
2080s 24.12 23.5 24.35 10
2090s 23.56 23 24.15 10
2100s 22.93 22.93 22.93 1

Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of

  1. 17 Morocco 24.58 compare
  2. 18 Bahrain 24.4 compare
  3. 19 Tunisia 23.41 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child dependency ratio in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Child dependency ratio in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 22.93 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child dependency ratio recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 87.94 in 1964.
What is the lowest child dependency ratio recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 22.3 in 2071.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for child dependency ratio?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is child dependency ratio rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child dependency ratio
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
20 places, 3,020 data points, 1950–2100
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