Child dependency ratio in Qatar

Qatar: Child dependency ratio was 25.76 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
25.76
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
11th
of 20 countries
All-time high
88.81
in 1957
All-time low
16.08
in 2016
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Child dependency ratio in Qatar, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child dependency ratio in Qatar is 25.76, measured in 2100.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child dependency ratio in Qatar peaked at 88.81 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 16.08, in 2016.

Qatar ranks 11th of 20 countries on this measure, 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 85.51 80.12 88.81 10
1960s 64.19 53.18 84.47 10
1970s 55.64 45.81 62.08 10
1980s 39.36 37.57 43.65 10
1990s 35.62 32.31 37.48 10
2000s 25.76 16.5 31.18 10
2010s 16.69 16.08 17.38 10
2020s 18.24 18.01 18.69 10
2030s 19.28 18.49 20.25 10
2040s 21.51 20.5 22.37 10
2050s 22.79 22.48 22.99 10
2060s 23.12 23.02 23.29 10
2070s 23.95 23.4 24.41 10
2080s 24.81 24.49 25.1 10
2090s 25.42 25.15 25.7 10
2100s 25.76 25.76 25.76 1

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 8 Jordan 26.58 compare
  2. 9 United Arab Emirates 26.34 compare
  3. 10 Saudi Arabia 26.22 compare
  4. 12 Oman 25.67 compare
  5. 13 Algeria 25.43 compare
  6. 14 Kuwait 25.18 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child dependency ratio in Qatar?
Child dependency ratio in Qatar was 25.76 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 88.81 in 1957.
What is the lowest child dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 16.08 in 2016.
How does Qatar rank for child dependency ratio?
Qatar ranks 11th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is child dependency ratio rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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