How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #177 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 6.04.

That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #177 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 6.17; 2013
Trough: 5.94; 2005
1-year change: +0.1%
5-year change: -0.5%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: -1.9%; -0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
2024	6.0434
2023	6.0349
2022	6.0329
2021	6.0466
2020	6.0676
2019	6.0737
2018	6.0681
2017	6.0780
2016	6.1122
2015	6.1454

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 6.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #177 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 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.