Old age dependency ratio in Qatar
Qatar: Old age dependency ratio was 14.07 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
14.07
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
19th
of 20 countries
All-time high
14.07
in 2100
All-time low
1.01
in 2010
Years of data
151
1950–2100
Old age dependency ratio in Qatar, 1950–2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for old age dependency ratio in Qatar is 14.07, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Qatar peaked at 14.07 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 1.01, in 2010.
That places Qatar 19th 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.
Old age dependency ratio in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.51 | — |
| 1951 | 6.62 | +1.8% |
| 1952 | 6.72 | +1.4% |
| 1953 | 6.78 | +1.0% |
| 1954 | 6.87 | +1.3% |
| 1955 | 6.92 | +0.8% |
| 1956 | 6.93 | +0.1% |
| 1957 | 6.92 | -0.2% |
| 1958 | 6.87 | -0.7% |
| 1959 | 6.73 | -2.0% |
| 1960 | 6.47 | -3.8% |
| 1961 | 6.06 | -6.3% |
| 1962 | 5.6 | -7.6% |
| 1963 | 5.2 | -7.2% |
| 1964 | 4.86 | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 4.59 | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 4.36 | -5.0% |
| 1967 | 4.18 | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 4.02 | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 3.9 | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 3.74 | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 3.53 | -5.7% |
| 1972 | 3.3 | -6.3% |
| 1973 | 3.08 | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 2.86 | -7.1% |
| 1975 | 2.66 | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 2.48 | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 2.31 | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 2.15 | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 2.01 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 1.88 | -6.5% |
| 1981 | 1.76 | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 1.66 | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 1.56 | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 1.47 | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 1.38 | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 1.35 | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 1.39 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 1.43 | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 1.47 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 1.51 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 1.55 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 1.59 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 1.63 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 1.65 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 1.67 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 1.68 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 1.68 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 1.68 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 1.67 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 1.65 | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 1.62 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 1.58 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 1.53 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 1.51 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 1.52 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 1.45 | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 1.3 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 1.18 | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 1.05 | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 1.01 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 1.09 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 1.22 | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 1.29 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 1.26 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.24 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 1.27 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 1.32 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 1.35 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 1.39 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 1.57 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 1.67 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 1.89 | +13.1% |
| 2024 | 2.01 | +6.6% |
| 2025 | 2.04 | +1.4% |
| 2026 | 2.07 | +1.3% |
| 2027 | 2.09 | +1.1% |
| 2028 | 2.12 | +1.4% |
| 2029 | 2.14 | +0.9% |
| 2030 | 2.15 | +0.4% |
| 2031 | 2.15 | +0.1% |
| 2032 | 2.15 | -0.2% |
| 2033 | 2.15 | -0.0% |
| 2034 | 2.16 | +0.6% |
| 2035 | 2.19 | +1.3% |
| 2036 | 2.22 | +1.7% |
| 2037 | 2.26 | +1.6% |
| 2038 | 2.3 | +1.7% |
| 2039 | 2.34 | +2.0% |
| 2040 | 2.41 | +2.9% |
| 2041 | 2.5 | +3.7% |
| 2042 | 2.6 | +3.8% |
| 2043 | 2.71 | +4.3% |
| 2044 | 2.84 | +5.0% |
| 2045 | 3.01 | +6.0% |
| 2046 | 3.19 | +6.0% |
| 2047 | 3.37 | +5.5% |
| 2048 | 3.54 | +5.3% |
| 2049 | 3.67 | +3.5% |
| 2050 | 3.75 | +2.2% |
| 2051 | 3.82 | +1.9% |
| 2052 | 3.9 | +2.2% |
| 2053 | 4.08 | +4.6% |
| 2054 | 4.31 | +5.6% |
| 2055 | 4.45 | +3.1% |
| 2056 | 4.49 | +1.0% |
| 2057 | 4.51 | +0.6% |
| 2058 | 4.58 | +1.6% |
| 2059 | 4.68 | +2.1% |
| 2060 | 4.74 | +1.4% |
| 2061 | 4.77 | +0.6% |
| 2062 | 4.76 | -0.3% |
| 2063 | 4.7 | -1.2% |
| 2064 | 4.62 | -1.7% |
| 2065 | 4.54 | -1.9% |
| 2066 | 4.44 | -2.1% |
| 2067 | 4.37 | -1.6% |
| 2068 | 4.38 | +0.4% |
| 2069 | 4.54 | +3.4% |
| 2070 | 4.82 | +6.2% |
| 2071 | 5.18 | +7.6% |
| 2072 | 5.6 | +8.0% |
| 2073 | 6.03 | +7.7% |
| 2074 | 6.44 | +6.8% |
| 2075 | 6.82 | +5.8% |
| 2076 | 7.16 | +5.0% |
| 2077 | 7.48 | +4.5% |
| 2078 | 7.78 | +4.1% |
| 2079 | 8.08 | +3.9% |
| 2080 | 8.38 | +3.7% |
| 2081 | 8.69 | +3.6% |
| 2082 | 9.01 | +3.6% |
| 2083 | 9.32 | +3.5% |
| 2084 | 9.63 | +3.3% |
| 2085 | 9.92 | +3.0% |
| 2086 | 10.19 | +2.8% |
| 2087 | 10.47 | +2.7% |
| 2088 | 10.76 | +2.8% |
| 2089 | 11.05 | +2.7% |
| 2090 | 11.33 | +2.5% |
| 2091 | 11.61 | +2.5% |
| 2092 | 11.89 | +2.4% |
| 2093 | 12.17 | +2.3% |
| 2094 | 12.45 | +2.3% |
| 2095 | 12.72 | +2.2% |
| 2096 | 12.99 | +2.1% |
| 2097 | 13.26 | +2.1% |
| 2098 | 13.53 | +2.0% |
| 2099 | 13.8 | +2.0% |
| 2100 | 14.07 | +1.9% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 14.07 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36.05, 39% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 14.07 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.45, 72% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.79 | 6.51 | 6.93 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.92 | 3.9 | 6.47 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.81 | 2.01 | 3.74 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.53 | 1.35 | 1.88 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.63 | 1.51 | 1.68 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.44 | 1.05 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.24 | 1.01 | 1.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 | 1.5 | 2.14 | 10 |
| 2030s | 2.21 | 2.15 | 2.34 | 10 |
| 2040s | 2.98 | 2.41 | 3.67 | 10 |
| 2050s | 4.26 | 3.75 | 4.68 | 10 |
| 2060s | 4.59 | 4.37 | 4.77 | 10 |
| 2070s | 6.54 | 4.82 | 8.08 | 10 |
| 2080s | 9.74 | 8.38 | 11.05 | 10 |
| 2090s | 12.57 | 11.33 | 13.8 | 10 |
| 2100s | 14.07 | 14.07 | 14.07 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is old age dependency ratio in Qatar?
- Old age dependency ratio in Qatar was 14.07 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 14.07 in 2100.
- What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 in 2010.
- How does Qatar rank for old age dependency ratio?
- Qatar ranks 19th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
- Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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