How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?

In 2024, Bahamas, The ranked #85 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).

How does Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024 was 16.38, so Bahamas, The is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 42.

Bahamas, The: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)

Name: Bahamas, The: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
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In 2024, Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 16.75.

That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Bahamas, The ranks #85 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.DPND.OL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.75; 2024
Trough: 11.91; 2005
1-year change: +2.2%
5-year change: +7.3%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: +14.0%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
2024	16.7479
2023	16.3848
2022	16.0751
2021	15.8978
2020	15.7852
2019	15.6137
2018	15.4334
2017	15.2567
2016	15.0852
2015	14.9015

About Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)

Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.DPND.OL • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?: In 2024, Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 16.75, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?: Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?: In 2024, Bahamas, The ranked #85 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Bahamas, The's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024 was 16.38, so Bahamas, The is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 42.
What is Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) and how is it measured?: Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.DPND.OL), CC BY 4.0.