Child dependency ratio in Iraq

Iraq: Child dependency ratio was 29.06 in 2100. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2100)
29.06
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
3rd
of 20 countries
All-time high
97.94
in 1977
All-time low
29.06
in 2100
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Child dependency ratio in Iraq, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, child dependency ratio in Iraq stood at 29.06. That is the lowest value across all 151 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child dependency ratio in Iraq peaked at 97.94 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 29.06, in 2100.

That places Iraq 3rd out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 151 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 68.6 65.2 70.57 10
1960s 76.49 69.99 82.44 10
1970s 92.71 83.78 97.94 10
1980s 93.06 89.37 96.06 10
1990s 85.37 82.62 88.46 10
2000s 78.62 74.72 82.03 10
2010s 71.24 67.35 73.97 10
2020s 60.01 53.38 66.2 10
2030s 49.5 47.45 52.19 10
2040s 44.86 42.5 47.02 10
2050s 39.59 37.52 41.94 10
2060s 35.82 34.66 37.15 10
2070s 33.53 32.71 34.43 10
2080s 31.51 30.56 32.52 10
2090s 29.73 29.16 30.39 10
2100s 29.06 29.06 29.06 1

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 1 Sudan 33.42 compare
  2. 2 Yemen 29.76 compare
  3. 4 Djibouti 28.01 compare
  4. 5 Egypt 27.42 compare
  5. 6 Palestine, State of 27 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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All data for Iraq β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child dependency ratio in Iraq?
Child dependency ratio in Iraq was 29.06 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child dependency ratio recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 97.94 in 1977.
What is the lowest child dependency ratio recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 29.06 in 2100.
How does Iraq rank for child dependency ratio?
Iraq ranks 3rd out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is child dependency ratio rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iraq 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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