Old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Old age dependency ratio was 25.4 in 2100. ◆ 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
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.
Old age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.07 | — |
| 1951 | 6.11 | +0.7% |
| 1952 | 6.14 | +0.5% |
| 1953 | 6.17 | +0.4% |
| 1954 | 6.18 | +0.3% |
| 1955 | 6.19 | +0.2% |
| 1956 | 6.19 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 6.19 | -0.1% |
| 1958 | 6.18 | -0.2% |
| 1959 | 6.16 | -0.3% |
| 1960 | 6.13 | -0.4% |
| 1961 | 6.1 | -0.5% |
| 1962 | 6.07 | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 6.03 | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 5.99 | -0.7% |
| 1965 | 5.94 | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 5.88 | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 5.81 | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 5.72 | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 5.63 | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 5.52 | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 5.39 | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 5.23 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 5.07 | -3.1% |
| 1974 | 4.91 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 4.75 | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 4.6 | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 4.46 | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 4.32 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 4.2 | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 4.09 | -2.6% |
| 1981 | 3.99 | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 3.89 | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 3.8 | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 3.73 | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 3.68 | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 3.64 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 3.6 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 3.58 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 3.58 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 3.57 | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 3.57 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.58 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 3.59 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 3.6 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 3.62 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 3.64 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 3.67 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 3.7 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 3.74 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 3.75 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 3.72 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 3.69 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 3.65 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 3.61 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 3.57 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 3.53 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 3.48 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 3.46 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 3.42 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 3.38 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 3.32 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 3.24 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 3.15 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 3.06 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 3.04 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3.14 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 3.31 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 3.41 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 3.5 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 3.63 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 3.72 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 3.86 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 4.03 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 4.17 | +3.4% |
| 2026 | 4.32 | +3.6% |
| 2027 | 4.48 | +3.7% |
| 2028 | 4.65 | +3.7% |
| 2029 | 4.83 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | 5.02 | +4.0% |
| 2031 | 5.22 | +4.1% |
| 2032 | 5.44 | +4.1% |
| 2033 | 5.66 | +4.0% |
| 2034 | 5.88 | +3.9% |
| 2035 | 6.1 | +3.8% |
| 2036 | 6.32 | +3.6% |
| 2037 | 6.55 | +3.6% |
| 2038 | 6.79 | +3.7% |
| 2039 | 7.04 | +3.7% |
| 2040 | 7.31 | +3.9% |
| 2041 | 7.62 | +4.1% |
| 2042 | 7.95 | +4.4% |
| 2043 | 8.31 | +4.6% |
| 2044 | 8.7 | +4.7% |
| 2045 | 9.11 | +4.7% |
| 2046 | 9.54 | +4.7% |
| 2047 | 9.99 | +4.8% |
| 2048 | 10.46 | +4.7% |
| 2049 | 10.95 | +4.6% |
| 2050 | 11.43 | +4.4% |
| 2051 | 11.91 | +4.2% |
| 2052 | 12.39 | +4.0% |
| 2053 | 12.85 | +3.8% |
| 2054 | 13.3 | +3.5% |
| 2055 | 13.73 | +3.2% |
| 2056 | 14.12 | +2.9% |
| 2057 | 14.49 | +2.6% |
| 2058 | 14.82 | +2.2% |
| 2059 | 15.09 | +1.8% |
| 2060 | 15.29 | +1.4% |
| 2061 | 15.43 | +0.9% |
| 2062 | 15.51 | +0.5% |
| 2063 | 15.57 | +0.4% |
| 2064 | 15.64 | +0.5% |
| 2065 | 15.75 | +0.7% |
| 2066 | 15.91 | +1.0% |
| 2067 | 16.12 | +1.3% |
| 2068 | 16.36 | +1.5% |
| 2069 | 16.64 | +1.7% |
| 2070 | 16.94 | +1.8% |
| 2071 | 17.26 | +1.9% |
| 2072 | 17.6 | +2.0% |
| 2073 | 17.95 | +2.0% |
| 2074 | 18.3 | +1.9% |
| 2075 | 18.63 | +1.8% |
| 2076 | 18.95 | +1.7% |
| 2077 | 19.27 | +1.7% |
| 2078 | 19.58 | +1.6% |
| 2079 | 19.89 | +1.6% |
| 2080 | 20.19 | +1.5% |
| 2081 | 20.48 | +1.4% |
| 2082 | 20.76 | +1.4% |
| 2083 | 21.02 | +1.3% |
| 2084 | 21.26 | +1.1% |
| 2085 | 21.48 | +1.0% |
| 2086 | 21.67 | +0.9% |
| 2087 | 21.83 | +0.8% |
| 2088 | 22.06 | +1.1% |
| 2089 | 22.37 | +1.4% |
| 2090 | 22.69 | +1.4% |
| 2091 | 23.01 | +1.4% |
| 2092 | 23.32 | +1.3% |
| 2093 | 23.62 | +1.3% |
| 2094 | 23.91 | +1.2% |
| 2095 | 24.19 | +1.2% |
| 2096 | 24.46 | +1.1% |
| 2097 | 24.71 | +1.0% |
| 2098 | 24.95 | +1.0% |
| 2099 | 25.18 | +0.9% |
| 2100 | 25.4 | +0.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 25.4 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36.05, 70% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 25.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.45, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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