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

In 2024, Dominica ranked #76 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).

How does Dominica'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 Dominica is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 42.

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

Name: Dominica: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, Dominica's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 18.73.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Dominica ranks #76 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 18.73; 2024
Trough: 14.00; 2014
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: +7.7%; +1.5% / yr
10-year change: +33.8%; +3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
2024	18.7317
2023	18.4305
2022	18.2070
2021	17.9695
2020	17.6680
2019	17.3850
2018	17.1610
2017	17.0120
2016	15.3806
2015	14.0393

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 Dominica's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?: In 2024, Dominica's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 18.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominica's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?: Dominica's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Dominica rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?: In 2024, Dominica ranked #76 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Dominica'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 Dominica is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 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.