Old age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Old age dependency ratio was 16.3 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
16.3
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
18th
of 20 countries
All-time high
16.3
in 2100
All-time low
1.37
in 1995
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Old age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2100

051015195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, old age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates stood at 16.3. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates peaked at 16.3 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 1.37, in 1995.

United Arab Emirates ranks 18th of 20 countries on this measure, 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 5.29 4.18 6.2 10
1960s 3.04 2.27 3.92 10
1970s 2.21 1.84 2.5 10
1980s 1.62 1.52 1.68 10
1990s 1.43 1.37 1.55 10
2000s 1.95 1.64 2.25 10
2010s 1.81 1.74 1.87 10
2020s 2.18 1.91 2.6 10
2030s 3.21 2.77 3.4 10
2040s 3.14 2.71 3.36 10
2050s 3.06 2.56 4.02 10
2060s 6.59 4.41 9.02 10
2070s 11.38 9.51 13.04 10
2080s 14.1 13.33 14.66 10
2090s 15.35 14.75 16.09 10
2100s 16.3 16.3 16.3 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 15 Sudan 24.26 compare
  2. 16 Oman 23.87 compare
  3. 17 Bahrain 22.6 compare
  4. 19 Qatar 14.07 compare
  5. 20 Kuwait 14.05 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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All data for United Arab Emirates β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is old age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates?
Old age dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates was 16.3 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 16.3 in 2100.
What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 1.37 in 1995.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for old age dependency ratio?
United Arab Emirates ranks 18th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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