Child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Child dependency ratio was 26.22 in 2100. ◆ 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
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.
Child dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 77.01 | — |
| 1951 | 76.82 | -0.2% |
| 1952 | 76.77 | -0.1% |
| 1953 | 76.87 | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 77.15 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 77.6 | +0.6% |
| 1956 | 78.18 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 78.85 | +0.9% |
| 1958 | 79.59 | +0.9% |
| 1959 | 80.39 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 81.23 | +1.0% |
| 1961 | 82.11 | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 83.05 | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 84.21 | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 85.31 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 86.15 | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 86.9 | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 87.52 | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 87.93 | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 88.15 | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 88.17 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 87.89 | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 87.3 | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 86.54 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 85.75 | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 85.05 | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 84.37 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 83.67 | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 83.02 | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 82.47 | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 82 | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 81.49 | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 80.91 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 80.42 | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 80.12 | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 80 | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 79.79 | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 79.37 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 79.04 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 78.68 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 78.09 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 77.32 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 76.39 | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 75.32 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 74.08 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 72.68 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 71.15 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 69.49 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 67.75 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 65.92 | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 64.37 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 62.72 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 60.37 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 57.54 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 54.48 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 51.38 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 48.41 | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 45.7 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 43.3 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 41.23 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 39.48 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 38.03 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 36.85 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 35.9 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 35.13 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 34.48 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 34.19 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 34.69 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 35.66 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 35.87 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 35.41 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 34.92 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 33.92 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 32.97 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 32.52 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 32.22 | -1.0% |
| 2026 | 31.93 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 31.65 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 31.39 | -0.8% |
| 2029 | 31.15 | -0.8% |
| 2030 | 30.93 | -0.7% |
| 2031 | 30.75 | -0.6% |
| 2032 | 30.58 | -0.5% |
| 2033 | 30.44 | -0.4% |
| 2034 | 30.34 | -0.3% |
| 2035 | 30.27 | -0.2% |
| 2036 | 30.25 | -0.1% |
| 2037 | 30.26 | +0.0% |
| 2038 | 30.17 | -0.3% |
| 2039 | 29.95 | -0.7% |
| 2040 | 29.71 | -0.8% |
| 2041 | 29.48 | -0.8% |
| 2042 | 29.26 | -0.7% |
| 2043 | 29.05 | -0.7% |
| 2044 | 28.87 | -0.7% |
| 2045 | 28.69 | -0.6% |
| 2046 | 28.53 | -0.6% |
| 2047 | 28.38 | -0.5% |
| 2048 | 28.25 | -0.5% |
| 2049 | 28.12 | -0.5% |
| 2050 | 28 | -0.4% |
| 2051 | 27.88 | -0.4% |
| 2052 | 27.77 | -0.4% |
| 2053 | 27.67 | -0.4% |
| 2054 | 27.58 | -0.3% |
| 2055 | 27.49 | -0.3% |
| 2056 | 27.4 | -0.3% |
| 2057 | 27.32 | -0.3% |
| 2058 | 27.23 | -0.3% |
| 2059 | 27.14 | -0.3% |
| 2060 | 27.04 | -0.4% |
| 2061 | 26.94 | -0.4% |
| 2062 | 26.83 | -0.4% |
| 2063 | 26.72 | -0.4% |
| 2064 | 26.62 | -0.4% |
| 2065 | 26.53 | -0.3% |
| 2066 | 26.46 | -0.3% |
| 2067 | 26.41 | -0.2% |
| 2068 | 26.36 | -0.2% |
| 2069 | 26.32 | -0.1% |
| 2070 | 26.29 | -0.1% |
| 2071 | 26.26 | -0.1% |
| 2072 | 26.23 | -0.1% |
| 2073 | 26.21 | -0.1% |
| 2074 | 26.19 | -0.1% |
| 2075 | 26.17 | -0.1% |
| 2076 | 26.14 | -0.1% |
| 2077 | 26.12 | -0.1% |
| 2078 | 26.09 | -0.1% |
| 2079 | 26.07 | -0.1% |
| 2080 | 26.05 | -0.1% |
| 2081 | 26.03 | -0.1% |
| 2082 | 26.01 | -0.1% |
| 2083 | 25.98 | -0.1% |
| 2084 | 25.96 | -0.1% |
| 2085 | 25.93 | -0.1% |
| 2086 | 25.91 | -0.1% |
| 2087 | 25.88 | -0.1% |
| 2088 | 25.88 | -0.0% |
| 2089 | 25.89 | +0.0% |
| 2090 | 25.91 | +0.1% |
| 2091 | 25.93 | +0.1% |
| 2092 | 25.96 | +0.1% |
| 2093 | 25.99 | +0.1% |
| 2094 | 26.02 | +0.1% |
| 2095 | 26.05 | +0.1% |
| 2096 | 26.08 | +0.1% |
| 2097 | 26.11 | +0.1% |
| 2098 | 26.15 | +0.1% |
| 2099 | 26.18 | +0.1% |
| 2100 | 26.22 | +0.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 26.22 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.76, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 26.22 is above the median for high income countries, which is 25.72, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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