Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) (UNICEF) in Russia
Russia: Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) (UNICEF) was 52.57 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
52.57
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
47th
of 74 countries
All-time high
58.82
in 1962
All-time low
38.64
in 2010
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Age dependency ratio in Russia, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age dependency ratio in Russia is 52.57, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age dependency ratio in Russia peaked at 58.82 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 38.64, in 2010.
That places Russia 47th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) (UNICEF) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 57.47 | — |
| 1961 | 58.73 | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 58.82 | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 58.56 | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 57.73 | -1.4% |
| 1965 | 56.62 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 55.57 | -1.9% |
| 1967 | 54.43 | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 53.43 | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 52.38 | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 51.1 | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 50.02 | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 49.19 | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 48.35 | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 47.6 | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 46.98 | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 46.48 | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 46.23 | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 46.19 | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 46.38 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 46.74 | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 46.76 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 46.66 | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 46.99 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 47.41 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 47.58 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 47.69 | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 47.9 | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 48.25 | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 48.67 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 49.04 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 49.41 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 49.72 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 49.8 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 49.67 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 49.36 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 48.93 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 48.19 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 46.8 | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 45.07 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 43.57 | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 42.37 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 41.52 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 41.11 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 40.93 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 40.76 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 40.54 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 40.2 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 39.63 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 39.06 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 38.64 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 38.83 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 39.71 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 40.78 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 42.12 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 43.66 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 45.09 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 46.41 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 47.53 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 48.59 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 49.57 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 50.27 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 50.98 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 51.79 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 52.57 | +1.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 52.57 is below the median for high income countries, which is 53.8, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Russia's 52.57 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55.83, 94% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56.37 | 52.38 | 58.82 | 10 |
| 1970s | 47.85 | 46.19 | 51.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.46 | 46.66 | 48.67 | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.6 | 45.07 | 49.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.97 | 39.06 | 43.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.14 | 38.64 | 48.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.04 | 49.57 | 52.57 | 5 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.083 (2100)
- Population density 7.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.86 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is age dependency ratio in Russia?
- Age dependency ratio in Russia was 52.57 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest age dependency ratio recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 58.82 in 1962.
- What is the lowest age dependency ratio recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.64 in 2010.
- How does Russia rank for age dependency ratio?
- Russia ranks 47th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is age dependency ratio rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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