Age dependency ratio of working age population in Macao

Macao: Age dependency ratio of working age population was 38.06 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
38.06
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
216th
of 229 countries
All-time high
174.51
in 1974
All-time low
24.13
in 2011
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Age dependency ratio of working age population in Macao, 1950–2023

050100150195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for age dependency ratio of working age population in Macao is 38.06, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, age dependency ratio of working age population in Macao peaked at 174.51 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 24.13, in 2011.

That places Macao 216th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 62.68 45.5 79.95 10
1960s 100.88 82.15 141.3 10
1970s 95.53 56.72 174.51 10
1980s 47.05 43.59 53.25 10
1990s 45.78 43.94 47.12 10
2000s 33.21 25.41 42.68 10
2010s 27.56 24.13 32.85 10
2020s 36.39 34.55 38.06 4

Countries ranked near Macao

  1. 213 Oman 38.67 compare
  2. 214 Bhutan 38.56 compare
  3. 215 Andorra 38.24 compare
  4. 217 Brunei 38 compare
  5. 218 Saint Lucia 37.3 compare
  6. 219 Turks and Caicos Islands 37.22 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

More population data for Macao

All data for Macao β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is age dependency ratio of working age population in Macao?
Age dependency ratio of working age population in Macao was 38.06 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest age dependency ratio of working age population recorded in Macao?
The highest recorded value was 174.51 in 1974.
What is the lowest age dependency ratio of working age population recorded in Macao?
The lowest recorded value was 24.13 in 2011.
How does Macao rank for age dependency ratio of working age population?
Macao ranks 216th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is age dependency ratio of working age population rising or falling in Macao?
Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Macao data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age dependency ratio of working age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Age dependency ratio of working age population
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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