Child dependency ratio in Kuwait

Kuwait: Child dependency ratio was 25.18 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
25.18
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
14th
of 20 countries
All-time high
80.75
in 1971
All-time low
21.65
in 2032
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Child dependency ratio in Kuwait, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Kuwait recorded 25.18 for child dependency ratio in 2100.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child dependency ratio in Kuwait peaked at 80.75 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 21.65, in 2032.

That places Kuwait 14th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 64.15 60.44 69.53 10
1960s 69.05 62.09 78.02 10
1970s 76.36 68.03 80.75 10
1980s 61.14 58.93 66.35 10
1990s 51.43 44.66 57.99 10
2000s 35.6 31.15 42.52 10
2010s 28.81 27.48 30.59 10
2020s 23.64 21.84 27.35 10
2030s 21.95 21.65 22.44 10
2040s 23.04 22.57 23.33 10
2050s 23.12 22.94 23.33 10
2060s 23.04 22.93 23.34 10
2070s 23.95 23.45 24.38 10
2080s 24.6 24.45 24.7 10
2090s 24.9 24.73 25.11 10
2100s 25.18 25.18 25.18 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 11 Qatar 25.76 compare
  2. 12 Oman 25.67 compare
  3. 13 Algeria 25.43 compare
  4. 15 Lebanon 25.15 compare
  5. 16 Libya 24.88 compare
  6. 17 Morocco 24.58 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child dependency ratio in Kuwait?
Child dependency ratio in Kuwait was 25.18 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child dependency ratio recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 80.75 in 1971.
What is the lowest child dependency ratio recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 21.65 in 2032.
How does Kuwait rank for child dependency ratio?
Kuwait ranks 14th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is child dependency ratio rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait 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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