Total dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Total dependency ratio was 42.64 in 2100. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2100)
42.64
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
18th
of 20 countries
All-time high
88.04
in 1952
All-time low
21.57
in 2026
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Total dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 42.64 for total dependency ratio in 2100.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates peaked at 88.04 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 21.57, in 2026.

That places United Arab Emirates 18th 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 82.2 70.45 88.04 10
1960s 56.55 47.28 67 10
1970s 41.42 39.56 45.51 10
1980s 44.85 40.08 47.68 10
1990s 37.41 30.15 44.11 10
2000s 24.51 22.46 28.39 10
2010s 22.36 22.22 22.46 10
2020s 21.88 21.57 22.16 10
2030s 24.08 22.34 25.64 10
2040s 26.06 25.57 26.31 10
2050s 25.56 25.2 26.51 10
2060s 29.85 26.98 33.12 10
2070s 36.32 33.8 38.49 10
2080s 39.7 38.83 40.33 10
2090s 41.27 40.44 42.34 10
2100s 42.64 42.64 42.64 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 15 Saudi Arabia 51.62 compare
  2. 16 Oman 49.54 compare
  3. 17 Bahrain 47 compare
  4. 19 Qatar 39.83 compare
  5. 20 Kuwait 39.22 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 total dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates?
Total dependency ratio in United Arab Emirates was 42.64 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 88.04 in 1952.
What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 21.57 in 2026.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for total dependency ratio?
United Arab Emirates ranks 18th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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