Old age dependency ratio in Palestine
Palestine: Old age dependency ratio was 41.62 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
41.62
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
9th
of 20 countries
All-time high
41.62
in 2100
All-time low
4.26
in 1992
Years of data
151
1950–2100
Old age dependency ratio in Palestine, 1950–2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for old age dependency ratio in Palestine is 41.62, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, old age dependency ratio in Palestine peaked at 41.62 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 4.26, in 1992.
That places Palestine 9th 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.
Old age dependency ratio in Palestine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9.6 | — |
| 1951 | 9.45 | -1.5% |
| 1952 | 9.28 | -1.7% |
| 1953 | 9.11 | -1.8% |
| 1954 | 8.95 | -1.8% |
| 1955 | 8.8 | -1.7% |
| 1956 | 8.66 | -1.6% |
| 1957 | 8.53 | -1.5% |
| 1958 | 8.4 | -1.6% |
| 1959 | 8.23 | -1.9% |
| 1960 | 8.04 | -2.3% |
| 1961 | 7.83 | -2.7% |
| 1962 | 7.59 | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 7.35 | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 7.12 | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 6.88 | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 6.66 | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 6.43 | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 6.22 | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 6.03 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 5.85 | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 5.69 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 5.54 | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 5.41 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 5.27 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 5.14 | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 5.01 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 4.89 | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 4.78 | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 4.68 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 4.59 | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 4.51 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 4.45 | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 4.39 | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 4.35 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 4.32 | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 4.29 | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 4.28 | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 4.28 | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 4.27 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 4.26 | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 4.26 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 4.26 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 4.26 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 4.27 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 4.3 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 4.33 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 4.36 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 4.41 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 4.48 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 4.54 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 4.62 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 4.72 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 4.82 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 4.91 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 4.98 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 5.04 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 5.09 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 5.13 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 5.19 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 5.25 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 5.32 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 5.4 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 5.48 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 5.57 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 5.67 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 5.78 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 5.9 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 6.02 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 6.15 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 6.26 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 6.33 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 6.43 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 6.58 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 6.6 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 6.58 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 6.69 | +1.7% |
| 2027 | 6.86 | +2.6% |
| 2028 | 7.04 | +2.6% |
| 2029 | 7.21 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | 7.39 | +2.4% |
| 2031 | 7.56 | +2.3% |
| 2032 | 7.72 | +2.2% |
| 2033 | 7.9 | +2.2% |
| 2034 | 8.07 | +2.2% |
| 2035 | 8.24 | +2.2% |
| 2036 | 8.42 | +2.2% |
| 2037 | 8.61 | +2.2% |
| 2038 | 8.81 | +2.3% |
| 2039 | 9.01 | +2.4% |
| 2040 | 9.23 | +2.4% |
| 2041 | 9.46 | +2.5% |
| 2042 | 9.71 | +2.6% |
| 2043 | 9.96 | +2.7% |
| 2044 | 10.24 | +2.8% |
| 2045 | 10.53 | +2.8% |
| 2046 | 10.84 | +2.9% |
| 2047 | 11.17 | +3.1% |
| 2048 | 11.53 | +3.2% |
| 2049 | 11.91 | +3.3% |
| 2050 | 12.31 | +3.4% |
| 2051 | 12.74 | +3.4% |
| 2052 | 13.19 | +3.6% |
| 2053 | 13.68 | +3.7% |
| 2054 | 14.19 | +3.8% |
| 2055 | 14.73 | +3.8% |
| 2056 | 15.3 | +3.8% |
| 2057 | 15.87 | +3.8% |
| 2058 | 16.44 | +3.6% |
| 2059 | 16.99 | +3.4% |
| 2060 | 17.51 | +3.1% |
| 2061 | 18 | +2.8% |
| 2062 | 18.45 | +2.5% |
| 2063 | 18.88 | +2.3% |
| 2064 | 19.3 | +2.2% |
| 2065 | 19.72 | +2.2% |
| 2066 | 20.13 | +2.1% |
| 2067 | 20.55 | +2.1% |
| 2068 | 20.98 | +2.1% |
| 2069 | 21.43 | +2.2% |
| 2070 | 21.91 | +2.2% |
| 2071 | 22.42 | +2.3% |
| 2072 | 22.94 | +2.3% |
| 2073 | 23.5 | +2.4% |
| 2074 | 24.11 | +2.6% |
| 2075 | 24.79 | +2.8% |
| 2076 | 25.51 | +2.9% |
| 2077 | 26.25 | +2.9% |
| 2078 | 26.99 | +2.8% |
| 2079 | 27.75 | +2.8% |
| 2080 | 28.56 | +2.9% |
| 2081 | 29.39 | +2.9% |
| 2082 | 30.21 | +2.8% |
| 2083 | 31.01 | +2.6% |
| 2084 | 31.77 | +2.5% |
| 2085 | 32.51 | +2.3% |
| 2086 | 33.22 | +2.2% |
| 2087 | 33.91 | +2.1% |
| 2088 | 34.58 | +2.0% |
| 2089 | 35.21 | +1.8% |
| 2090 | 35.81 | +1.7% |
| 2091 | 36.4 | +1.7% |
| 2092 | 36.98 | +1.6% |
| 2093 | 37.55 | +1.5% |
| 2094 | 38.12 | +1.5% |
| 2095 | 38.69 | +1.5% |
| 2096 | 39.25 | +1.5% |
| 2097 | 39.82 | +1.4% |
| 2098 | 40.4 | +1.5% |
| 2099 | 41 | +1.5% |
| 2100 | 41.62 | +1.5% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 41.62 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36.05, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 41.62 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.85, 89% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.9 | 8.23 | 9.6 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.01 | 6.03 | 8.04 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.23 | 4.68 | 5.85 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.37 | 4.27 | 4.59 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.32 | 4.26 | 4.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 4.54 | 5.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.65 | 5.25 | 6.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.66 | 6.26 | 7.21 | 10 |
| 2030s | 8.17 | 7.39 | 9.01 | 10 |
| 2040s | 10.46 | 9.23 | 11.91 | 10 |
| 2050s | 14.54 | 12.31 | 16.99 | 10 |
| 2060s | 19.5 | 17.51 | 21.43 | 10 |
| 2070s | 24.62 | 21.91 | 27.75 | 10 |
| 2080s | 32.04 | 28.56 | 35.21 | 10 |
| 2090s | 38.4 | 35.81 | 41 | 10 |
| 2100s | 41.62 | 41.62 | 41.62 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is old age dependency ratio in Palestine?
- Old age dependency ratio in Palestine was 41.62 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest old age dependency ratio recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 41.62 in 2100.
- What is the lowest old age dependency ratio recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.26 in 1992.
- How does Palestine rank for old age dependency ratio?
- Palestine ranks 9th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
- Is old age dependency ratio rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine 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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