Total dependency ratio in Qatar

Qatar: Total dependency ratio was 39.83 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
39.83
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
19th
of 20 countries
All-time high
95.72
in 1957
All-time low
17.3
in 2010
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Total dependency ratio in Qatar, 1950–2100

20406080100195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Qatar recorded 39.83 for total dependency ratio in 2100.

That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in Qatar peaked at 95.72 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 17.3, in 2010.

Qatar ranks 19th 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 92.3 86.63 95.72 10
1960s 69.11 57.08 90.94 10
1970s 58.45 47.82 65.39 10
1980s 40.89 38.92 45.53 10
1990s 37.25 33.98 38.99 10
2000s 27.2 17.55 32.84 10
2010s 17.93 17.3 18.67 10
2020s 20.15 19.96 20.48 10
2030s 21.49 20.64 22.59 10
2040s 24.49 22.91 26.04 10
2050s 27.04 26.22 27.66 10
2060s 27.71 27.53 27.83 10
2070s 30.49 28.21 32.5 10
2080s 34.56 32.88 36.15 10
2090s 37.99 36.48 39.5 10
2100s 39.83 39.83 39.83 1

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 16 Oman 49.54 compare
  2. 17 Bahrain 47 compare
  3. 18 United Arab Emirates 42.64 compare
  4. 20 Kuwait 39.22 compare

See the full ranking of 20 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is total dependency ratio in Qatar?
Total dependency ratio in Qatar was 39.83 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 95.72 in 1957.
What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 17.3 in 2010.
How does Qatar rank for total dependency ratio?
Qatar ranks 19th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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