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Central African Republic: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)

In , Central African Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 4.40.

That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Central African Republic ranks #208 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Central African Republic Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4.56
Trough
3.56
1-year change
+2.4%
5-year change
-1.8%
-0.4% / yr
10-year change
+14.6%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
4.4038
4.2991
4.4072
4.5551
4.5014
4.4855
4.4313
4.2914
4.1496
3.9842

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 Central African Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, Central African Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 4.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
Central African Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #208 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.
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.