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North Macedonia: Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population)

In , North Macedonia's Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) was 25.82.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41.14 . North Macedonia ranks #152 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #23 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
31.19
Trough
25.68
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
+0.3%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
-3.2%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population)
25.8205
26.0855
26.1564
26.0728
25.9049
25.7347
25.6832
25.8042
26.0329
26.3248

About Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population)

Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--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.YGCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was North Macedonia's Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in 2024?
In 2024, North Macedonia's Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) was 25.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) rising or falling?
North Macedonia's Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population)?
In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #152 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population).
How does North Macedonia's Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in 2024 was 41.14, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #23 of 58.
What is Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) and how is it measured?
Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--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.YG), CC BY 4.0.