Old age dependency ratio in Kuwait

Kuwait: Old age dependency ratio was 14.05 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
14.05
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
20th
of 20 countries
All-time high
14.05
in 2100
All-time low
1.99
in 1996
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Old age dependency ratio in Kuwait, 1950–2100

2.557.51012.515195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, old age dependency ratio in Kuwait stood at 14.05. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Kuwait peaked at 14.05 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 1.99, in 1996.

That places Kuwait 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 4.52 3.81 4.91 10
1960s 3.48 3.3 3.75 10
1970s 2.97 2.39 3.33 10
1980s 2.26 2.08 2.68 10
1990s 2.58 1.99 3.43 10
2000s 2.31 2.23 2.38 10
2010s 3.27 2.41 4.76 10
2020s 4.23 3.52 5.3 10
2030s 5.56 4.71 6.42 10
2040s 7.58 6.62 8.58 10
2050s 8.92 8.76 9.17 10
2060s 9.39 9.23 9.84 10
2070s 11.2 10.09 12.26 10
2080s 12.96 12.45 13.32 10
2090s 13.66 13.38 13.97 10
2100s 14.05 14.05 14.05 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 17 Bahrain 22.6 compare
  2. 18 United Arab Emirates 16.3 compare
  3. 19 Qatar 14.07 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is old age dependency ratio in Kuwait?
Old age dependency ratio in Kuwait was 14.05 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 14.05 in 2100.
What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 1.99 in 1996.
How does Kuwait rank for old age dependency ratio?
Kuwait ranks 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait 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
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