Albania Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Albania's dependency ratio was 51.72 in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Albania's dependency ratio stood at 51.72 in 2025, a rise of +0.75 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.72 by 2025. Albania ranked 140th globally.
Albania's dependency ratio has undergone significant changes over the 66 years of recorded data, with the latest value standing at 51.72 in 2025, ranking 140th globally. This is a substantial decline from its all-time peak of 89.90 in 1963, indicating a notable shift in the population's demographic structure. In comparison, peer countries such as Spain have a similar dependency ratio of 51.72, while Barbados has a slightly lower ratio of 51.64. The country's dependency ratio reached its all-time trough of 46.04 in 2016, reflecting a period of relatively low dependence on the working-age population. As Albania's population continues to age, the dependency ratio is likely to increase, and changes in fertility rates or migration patterns would be necessary to alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 53.35 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.54 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 51.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.72 | +0.75 | #140 |
| 2024 | 50.97 | +0.95 | #71 |
| 2023 | 50.02 | +0.77 | #65 |
| 2022 | 49.25 | +0.81 | #59 |
| 2021 | 48.44 | +0.76 | #56 |
| 2020 | 47.69 | +0.64 | #52 |
| 2019 | 47.04 | +0.53 | #51 |
| 2018 | 46.51 | +0.33 | #49 |
| 2017 | 46.17 | +0.13 | #50 |
| 2016 | 46.04 | −0.02 | #54 |
| 2015 | 46.06 | −0.04 | #57 |
| 2014 | 46.10 | −0.13 | #53 |
| 2013 | 46.23 | −0.40 | #54 |
| 2012 | 46.63 | −0.76 | #58 |
| 2011 | 47.39 | −1.01 | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's dependency ratio was 51.72 in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Albania's dependency ratio peaked at 89.90 in 1963.
The lowest dependency ratio in Albania was 46.04 in 2016.
Albania ranks 140th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's dependency ratio is projected to reach 51.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Albania in 2025 was 51.72. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_dependency-ratio,
title = {Albania Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}