Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) (UNICEF) 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, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age dependency ratio in United Kingdom 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 peaked at 60.15 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 51.16, in 2007.
United Kingdom ranks 22nd of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom, 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% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 57.94 is above the median for high income countries, which is 53.8, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 57.94 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55.83, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is age dependency ratio in United Kingdom?
- Age dependency ratio in United Kingdom was 57.94 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest age dependency ratio recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 60.15 in 1973.
- What is the lowest age dependency ratio recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.16 in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom rank for age dependency ratio?
- United Kingdom ranks 22nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is age dependency ratio rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- 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 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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