Child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Child dependency ratio was 26.22 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
26.22
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
10th
of 20 countries
All-time high
88.17
in 1970
All-time low
25.88
in 2088
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia stood at 26.22.

That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia peaked at 88.17 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 25.88, in 2088.

Saudi Arabia ranks 10th 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 77.92 76.77 80.39 10
1960s 85.25 81.23 88.15 10
1970s 85.42 82.47 88.17 10
1980s 80.18 78.68 82 10
1990s 72.82 65.92 78.09 10
2000s 52.95 41.23 64.37 10
2010s 36.03 34.19 39.48 10
2020s 32.81 31.15 35.41 10
2030s 30.39 29.95 30.93 10
2040s 28.83 28.12 29.71 10
2050s 27.55 27.14 28 10
2060s 26.62 26.32 27.04 10
2070s 26.18 26.07 26.29 10
2080s 25.95 25.88 26.05 10
2090s 26.04 25.91 26.18 10
2100s 26.22 26.22 26.22 1

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 7 Syrian Arab Republic 26.75 compare
  2. 8 Jordan 26.58 compare
  3. 9 United Arab Emirates 26.34 compare
  4. 11 Qatar 25.76 compare
  5. 12 Oman 25.67 compare
  6. 13 Algeria 25.43 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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All data for Saudi Arabia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia?
Child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia was 26.22 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child dependency ratio recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 88.17 in 1970.
What is the lowest child dependency ratio recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 25.88 in 2088.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for child dependency ratio?
Saudi Arabia ranks 10th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is child dependency ratio rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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