Old age dependency ratio in Jordan

Jordan: Old age dependency ratio was 43.43 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
43.43
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
7th
of 20 countries
All-time high
43.43
in 2100
All-time low
4.2
in 1994
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Old age dependency ratio in Jordan, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for old age dependency ratio in Jordan is 43.43, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Jordan peaked at 43.43 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 4.2, in 1994.

Jordan ranks 7th 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 9.03 8.53 9.76 10
1960s 7.67 6.85 8.42 10
1970s 6.01 5.34 6.68 10
1980s 4.85 4.64 5.21 10
1990s 4.33 4.2 4.58 10
2000s 5.25 4.71 5.65 10
2010s 5.68 5.36 6 10
2020s 7.25 6.16 8.7 10
2030s 11.26 9.11 13.5 10
2040s 16.03 13.96 18.11 10
2050s 20.71 18.57 22.9 10
2060s 24.94 23.38 26.54 10
2070s 30.41 27.07 33.92 10
2080s 36.97 34.61 39.01 10
2090s 41.06 39.37 42.95 10
2100s 43.43 43.43 43.43 1

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 4 Lebanon 52.08 compare
  2. 5 Algeria 50.85 compare
  3. 6 Libya 48.62 compare
  4. 8 Syrian Arab Republic 41.99 compare
  5. 9 Palestine, State of 41.62 compare
  6. 10 Egypt 36.05 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is old age dependency ratio in Jordan?
Old age dependency ratio in Jordan was 43.43 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 43.43 in 2100.
What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 4.2 in 1994.
How does Jordan rank for old age dependency ratio?
Jordan ranks 7th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan 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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About this data

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