Old age dependency ratio in Iraq

Iraq: Old age dependency ratio was 30.89 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
30.89
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
11th
of 20 countries
All-time high
30.89
in 2100
All-time low
4.6
in 1953
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Old age dependency ratio in Iraq, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, old age dependency ratio in Iraq stood at 30.89. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.

The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Iraq peaked at 30.89 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 4.6, in 1953.

That places Iraq 11th 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 4.9 4.6 5.64 10
1960s 7.09 5.91 8.16 10
1970s 8.98 8.35 9.29 10
1980s 8.37 7.48 9.03 10
1990s 6.45 5.87 7.21 10
2000s 5.55 5.39 5.79 10
2010s 5.45 5.34 5.74 10
2020s 5.82 5.69 6.21 10
2030s 7.5 6.41 8.68 10
2040s 10.07 8.95 11.13 10
2050s 12.56 11.36 13.96 10
2060s 15.97 14.31 17.65 10
2070s 20.2 18.03 22.78 10
2080s 25.06 23.34 26.61 10
2090s 28.65 26.97 30.45 10
2100s 30.89 30.89 30.89 1

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 8 Syrian Arab Republic 41.99 compare
  2. 9 Palestine, State of 41.62 compare
  3. 10 Egypt 36.05 compare
  4. 12 Djibouti 30.36 compare
  5. 13 Yemen 25.45 compare
  6. 14 Saudi Arabia 25.4 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

More health data for Iraq

All data for Iraq β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is old age dependency ratio in Iraq?
Old age dependency ratio in Iraq was 30.89 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 30.89 in 2100.
What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 4.6 in 1953.
How does Iraq rank for old age dependency ratio?
Iraq ranks 11th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Old age dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Old age dependency ratio
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
20 places, 3,020 data points, 1950–2100
Last refreshed