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British Virgin Islands: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)

In , British Virgin Islands's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 12.68.

That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . British Virgin Islands ranks #105 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

British Virgin Islands Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
12.68
Trough
6.79
1-year change
+4.2%
5-year change
+17.2%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+38.6%
+3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
12.6803
12.1644
11.7700
11.4425
11.1496
10.8158
10.5751
10.3357
9.7370
9.3149

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.OLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was British Virgin Islands's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, British Virgin Islands's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 12.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is British Virgin Islands's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
British Virgin Islands's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does British Virgin Islands rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, British Virgin Islands ranked #105 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does British Virgin Islands'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 British Virgin Islands is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 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.