Total dependency ratio in Kuwait

Kuwait: Total dependency ratio was 39.22 in 2100. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2100)
39.22
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
20th
of 20 countries
All-time high
84.04
in 1971
All-time low
26.38
in 2029
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Total dependency ratio in Kuwait, 1950–2100

20406080195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total dependency ratio in Kuwait is 39.22, measured in 2100.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in Kuwait peaked at 84.04 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 26.38, in 2029.

That places Kuwait 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 68.67 64.37 74.42 10
1960s 72.53 65.84 81.37 10
1970s 79.33 70.42 84.04 10
1980s 63.39 61.1 68.64 10
1990s 54.01 46.84 60.9 10
2000s 37.91 33.53 44.76 10
2010s 32.07 31.6 33 10
2020s 27.88 26.38 32.65 10
2030s 27.51 26.43 28.86 10
2040s 30.62 29.19 31.91 10
2050s 32.04 31.86 32.21 10
2060s 32.43 32.2 33.18 10
2070s 35.15 33.54 36.63 10
2080s 37.55 36.9 38.02 10
2090s 38.56 38.11 39.09 10
2100s 39.22 39.22 39.22 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 17 Bahrain 47 compare
  2. 18 United Arab Emirates 42.64 compare
  3. 19 Qatar 39.83 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total dependency ratio in Kuwait?
Total dependency ratio in Kuwait was 39.22 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 84.04 in 1971.
What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 26.38 in 2029.
How does Kuwait rank for total dependency ratio?
Kuwait ranks 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Kuwait 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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