Algeria Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Algeria's dependency ratio was 58.87 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Algeria's dependency ratio stood at 58.87 in 2025, a rise of +0.36 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.87 by 2025. Algeria ranked 80th globally.
Algeria’s total dependency ratio has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 104.26 in 1966 to a trough of 47.82 in 2010, reflecting the combined effect of rapid fertility declines and rising life expectancy over six decades of demographic transition. By 2025 the ratio stands at 58.87, placing the country 80th worldwide and bringing it close to the levels of peers such as Latvia (59.40) and Estonia (58.79). The long‑term downward trajectory is driven by a shrinking youth cohort and an expanding working‑age population, while the modest recent rise hints at an emerging elderly share as mortality improves. With continued improvements in health and education, the working‑age share is likely to stabilize, suggesting that the dependency ratio will hover near the current level unless policy measures accelerate labor‑force participation or alter migration flows.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 59.09 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.98 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 58.87 | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.87 | +0.36 | #80 |
| 2024 | 58.51 | −0.26 | #134 |
| 2023 | 58.77 | −0.03 | #140 |
| 2022 | 58.80 | +0.24 | #140 |
| 2021 | 58.56 | +0.49 | #140 |
| 2020 | 58.07 | +0.80 | #137 |
| 2019 | 57.27 | +1.12 | #132 |
| 2018 | 56.15 | +1.32 | #125 |
| 2017 | 54.83 | +1.39 | #119 |
| 2016 | 53.44 | +1.37 | #110 |
| 2015 | 52.06 | +1.37 | #98 |
| 2014 | 50.70 | +1.27 | #94 |
| 2013 | 49.43 | +0.93 | #82 |
| 2012 | 48.50 | +0.50 | #78 |
| 2011 | 48.00 | +0.17 | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's dependency ratio was 58.87 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's dependency ratio peaked at 104.26 in 1966.
The lowest dependency ratio in Algeria was 47.82 in 2010.
Algeria ranks 80th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's dependency ratio is projected to reach 58.87 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Algeria in 2025 was 58.87. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_dependency-ratio,
title = {Algeria Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}