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

In , Kiribati's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 6.94.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Kiribati ranks #159 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
6.94
Trough
5.92
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+8.7%
+1.7% / yr
10-year change
+16.2%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
6.9374
6.7565
6.5931
6.5002
6.4547
6.3847
6.2947
6.1969
6.1054
6.0239

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 Kiribati's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kiribati's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 6.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kiribati's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
Kiribati's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kiribati rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, Kiribati ranked #159 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Kiribati'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 Kiribati is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 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.