Old age dependency ratio in Qatar

Qatar: Old age dependency ratio was 14.07 in 2100. β—† 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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 16 Oman 23.87 compare
  2. 17 Bahrain 22.6 compare
  3. 18 United Arab Emirates 16.3 compare
  4. 20 Kuwait 14.05 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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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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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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