Age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Age dependency ratio was 57.94 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
57.94
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
22nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
60.15
in 1973
All-time low
51.16
in 2007
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 57.94, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 60.15 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 51.16, in 2007.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 22nd of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.95 | — |
| 1961 | 54.05 | +0.2% |
| 1962 | 53.92 | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 54.06 | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 54.59 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 55.29 | +1.3% |
| 1966 | 56.03 | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 56.85 | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 57.69 | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 58.47 | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 59.13 | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 59.65 | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 60 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 60.15 | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 60.08 | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 59.75 | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 59.15 | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 58.41 | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 57.66 | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 56.92 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 56.18 | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 55.37 | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 54.4 | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 53.35 | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 52.59 | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 52.38 | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 52.38 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 52.37 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 52.88 | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 53.54 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 53.89 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 54.34 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 54.78 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 55.05 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 55.12 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 55.01 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 54.82 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 54.61 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 54.35 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 53.98 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 53.43 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 52.88 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 52.5 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 52.36 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 52.22 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 51.83 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 51.4 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 51.16 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 51.19 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 51.44 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 51.74 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 52.28 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 53.23 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 54.15 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 54.84 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 55.4 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 55.92 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 56.48 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 57 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 57.43 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 57.66 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 57.61 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 57.63 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 57.85 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 57.94 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55.49 | 53.92 | 58.47 | 10 |
| 1970s | 59.09 | 56.92 | 60.15 | 10 |
| 1980s | 53.54 | 52.37 | 56.18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.59 | 53.89 | 55.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.04 | 51.16 | 53.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.85 | 51.74 | 57.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.74 | 57.61 | 57.94 | 5 |
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.184 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Age dependency ratio in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 57.94 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest age dependency ratio recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 60.15 in 1973.
- What is the lowest age dependency ratio recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.16 in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for age dependency ratio?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 22nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is age dependency ratio rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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