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

In , Kyrgyz Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 9.17.

That's up 4.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Kyrgyz Republic ranks #137 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #56 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
9.17
Trough
6.75
1-year change
+4.6%
5-year change
+10.2%
+2.0% / yr
10-year change
+21.9%
+2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
9.1679
8.7672
8.4025
8.2589
8.3076
8.3158
8.2396
8.1645
8.0797
7.8546

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 Kyrgyz Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kyrgyz Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 9.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kyrgyz Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
Kyrgyz Republic's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kyrgyz Republic rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, Kyrgyz Republic ranked #137 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Kyrgyz Republic'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 Kyrgyz Republic is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #56 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.