Old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Old age dependency ratio was 25.4 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
25.4
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
14th
of 20 countries
All-time high
25.4
in 2100
All-time low
3.04
in 2016
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia is 25.4, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia peaked at 25.4 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 3.04, in 2016.

Saudi Arabia ranks 14th 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 6.16 6.07 6.19 10
1960s 5.93 5.63 6.13 10
1970s 4.84 4.2 5.52 10
1980s 3.76 3.58 4.09 10
1990s 3.63 3.57 3.74 10
2000s 3.6 3.46 3.75 10
2010s 3.25 3.04 3.42 10
2020s 4.12 3.5 4.83 10
2030s 6 5.02 7.04 10
2040s 8.99 7.31 10.95 10
2050s 13.41 11.43 15.09 10
2060s 15.82 15.29 16.64 10
2070s 18.44 16.94 19.89 10
2080s 21.31 20.19 22.37 10
2090s 24 22.69 25.18 10
2100s 25.4 25.4 25.4 1

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 11 Iraq 30.89 compare
  2. 12 Djibouti 30.36 compare
  3. 13 Yemen 25.45 compare
  4. 15 Sudan 24.26 compare
  5. 16 Oman 23.87 compare
  6. 17 Bahrain 22.6 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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All data for Saudi Arabia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia?
Old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia was 25.4 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 25.4 in 2100.
What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.04 in 2016.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for old age dependency ratio?
Saudi Arabia ranks 14th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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