Total dependency ratio in Jordan

Jordan: Total dependency ratio was 70.01 in 2100. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2100)
70.01
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
7th
of 20 countries
All-time high
115.15
in 1973
All-time low
49.78
in 2033
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Total dependency ratio in Jordan, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total dependency ratio in Jordan is 70.01, measured in 2100.

The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in Jordan peaked at 115.15 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 49.78, in 2033.

Jordan ranks 7th of 20 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 151 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 94.94 93.31 99.21 10
1960s 108.26 100.99 113.89 10
1970s 113.84 110.6 115.15 10
1980s 103.1 96.67 109.35 10
1990s 78.29 74.91 89.84 10
2000s 71.11 66.34 74.66 10
2010s 61.8 58.88 65.15 10
2020s 54.15 50.59 58.08 10
2030s 50.2 49.78 51.07 10
2040s 52.6 51.36 53.49 10
2050s 53.76 53.58 53.99 10
2060s 54.53 54.12 55.39 10
2070s 59.29 55.88 62.78 10
2080s 65.1 63.39 66.4 10
2090s 67.85 66.6 69.52 10
2100s 70.01 70.01 70.01 1

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 4 Lebanon 77.23 compare
  2. 5 Algeria 76.28 compare
  3. 6 Libya 73.5 compare
  4. 8 Syrian Arab Republic 68.74 compare
  5. 9 Palestine, State of 68.62 compare
  6. 10 Egypt 63.47 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total dependency ratio in Jordan?
Total dependency ratio in Jordan was 70.01 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 115.15 in 1973.
What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 49.78 in 2033.
How does Jordan rank for total dependency ratio?
Jordan ranks 7th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total dependency ratio
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
20 places, 3,020 data points, 1950–2100
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