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

In , Fiji's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 9.77.

That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Fiji ranks #132 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
9.77
Trough
6.14
1-year change
+2.0%
5-year change
+10.0%
+1.9% / yr
10-year change
+25.1%
+2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
9.7666
9.5713
9.3953
9.2637
9.1118
8.8791
8.6284
8.3880
8.1709
7.9932

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 Fiji's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, Fiji's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 9.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Fiji's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
Fiji's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Fiji rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, Fiji ranked #132 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Fiji'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 Fiji is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 37.
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.