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

In , Hungary's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 32.49.

That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Hungary ranks #25 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #20 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
32.49
Trough
22.53
1-year change
+1.0%
5-year change
+9.2%
+1.8% / yr
10-year change
+24.7%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
32.4945
32.1801
31.7813
31.3780
30.7424
29.7702
28.8420
28.1620
27.4992
26.7683

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 Hungary's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, Hungary's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 32.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hungary's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
Hungary's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hungary rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, Hungary ranked #25 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Hungary'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 Hungary is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #20 of 58.
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.