Old age dependency ratio in Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian Arab Republic: Old age dependency ratio was 41.99 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
41.99
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
8th
of 20 countries
All-time high
41.99
in 2100
All-time low
5.58
in 2008
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Old age dependency ratio in Syrian Arab Republic, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for old age dependency ratio in Syrian Arab Republic is 41.99, 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 22.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 41.99 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 5.58, in 2008.

That places Syrian Arab Republic 8th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it 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 12.06 10.47 13.8 10
1960s 8.81 7.57 10.14 10
1970s 6.57 6.08 7.32 10
1980s 5.81 5.73 5.99 10
1990s 5.98 5.84 6.07 10
2000s 5.88 5.58 6.05 10
2010s 6.93 5.68 7.81 10
2020s 7.44 7.17 7.92 10
2030s 9.49 8.17 10.78 10
2040s 12.17 11.04 13.27 10
2050s 14.8 13.52 16.41 10
2060s 21.6 17.04 26.75 10
2070s 31.7 27.8 34.46 10
2080s 33.61 33.18 34.34 10
2090s 37.62 34.41 41.2 10
2100s 41.99 41.99 41.99 1

Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic

  1. 5 Algeria 50.85 compare
  2. 6 Libya 48.62 compare
  3. 7 Jordan 43.43 compare
  4. 9 State of Palestine 41.62 compare
  5. 10 Egypt 36.05 compare
  6. 11 Iraq 30.89 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is old age dependency ratio in Syrian Arab Republic?
Old age dependency ratio in Syrian Arab Republic was 41.99 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The highest recorded value was 41.99 in 2100.
What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 5.58 in 2008.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for old age dependency ratio?
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 8th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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
Last refreshed