Is St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?

St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.

How does St. Lucia rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?

In 2024, St. Lucia ranked #104 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).

How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.

St. Lucia: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)

Name: St. Lucia: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 13.20.

That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . St. Lucia ranks #104 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.20; 2024
Trough: 10.06; 2006
1-year change: +3.4%
5-year change: +12.1%; +2.3% / yr
10-year change: +18.4%; +1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
2024	13.2018
2023	12.7665
2022	12.3644
2021	12.1485
2020	12.0031
2019	11.7783
2018	11.5902
2017	11.4355
2016	11.3183
2015	11.2301

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.OL • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?: In 2024, St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 13.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?: In 2024, St. Lucia ranked #104 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.
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.