Countries with the Highest Dependency Ratio (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
High dependency ratios strain public services and economic growth. {#1} has the highest ratio at {#1_value}%.
Central African Republic leads with age dependency ratio (%) of 104.7%.
Monaco ranks #2 at 98.6%.
Niger ranks #3 at 96.8%.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #4 at 96.8%.
Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #5 at 96.5%.
Top 25 Countries by Age Dependency Ratio (%)
| # | Country | Age Dependency Ratio (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Central African Republic | 104.7% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Monaco | 98.6% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Niger | 96.8% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 96.8% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 96.5% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Mali | 94.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Chad | 92.9% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Mozambique | 89.5% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Burundi | 89.5% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Angola | 89.4% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Mauritania | 85.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Uganda | 84.3% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Tanzania | 83.8% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Afghanistan | 82.8% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Benin | 80.7% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Zimbabwe | 80.1% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Burkina Faso | 80.0% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Guinea | 79.7% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Samoa | 79.7% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Cameroon | 79.3% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Nigeria | 78.8% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Sudan | 77.9% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Yemen, Rep. | 77.5% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 76.9% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Congo, Rep. | 76.8% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest age dependency ratio (%) in 2024?
Central African Republic has the highest age dependency ratio (%) at 104.7% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.