How does Venezuela, RB rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?

In 2024, Venezuela, RB ranked #95 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).

How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 42.

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

Name: Venezuela, RB: Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, Venezuela, RB's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 14.94.

That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.38 . Venezuela, RB ranks #95 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.94; 2024
Trough: 8.11; 2005
1-year change: +3.3%
5-year change: +22.1%; +4.1% / yr
10-year change: +52.9%; +4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)
2024	14.9385
2023	14.4678
2022	13.9848
2021	13.4885
2020	12.9336
2019	12.2386
2018	11.4259
2017	10.7409
2016	10.3061
2015	10.0144

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 Venezuela, RB's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in 2024?: In 2024, Venezuela, RB's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) was 14.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Venezuela, RB's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rising or falling?: Venezuela, RB's Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Venezuela, RB rank globally on Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population)?: In 2024, Venezuela, RB ranked #95 out of 217 countries reporting Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population).
How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 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.