Antigua and Barbuda Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Antigua and Barbuda's dependency ratio was 42.36 in 2025, ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's dependency ratio stood at 42.36 in 2025, a rise of +0.34 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.36 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 193rd globally.
Antigua and Barbuda's dependency ratio has exhibited a significant decline since its all-time peak in 1969, when it reached 95.12, indicating a substantial burden on the working-age population. The ratio has steadily decreased, reaching a trough of 40.61 in 2019, illustrating a substantial reduction in the proportion of dependents to the working-age population. As of 2025, the dependency ratio stands at 42.36, ranking 193 globally. This decrease is comparable to that of peer countries such as Palau, which also experienced a decline in its dependency ratio. The downward trend is largely attributed to improvements in life expectancy and fertility rates, contributing to a reduction in the number of dependents. However, the increasing trend of aging populations in the region may eventually reverse this trajectory, potentially increasing the dependency ratio in the coming years unless significant improvements are made to address this demographic shift.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 42.98 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 42.36 | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.36 | +0.34 | #193 |
| 2024 | 42.01 | +0.26 | #23 |
| 2023 | 41.76 | +0.31 | #24 |
| 2022 | 41.45 | +0.36 | #24 |
| 2021 | 41.09 | +0.31 | #23 |
| 2020 | 40.78 | +0.18 | #23 |
| 2019 | 40.61 | −0.07 | #24 |
| 2018 | 40.68 | −0.17 | #26 |
| 2017 | 40.85 | −0.17 | #28 |
| 2016 | 41.02 | −0.36 | #28 |
| 2015 | 41.38 | −0.47 | #29 |
| 2014 | 41.85 | −0.52 | #32 |
| 2013 | 42.37 | −0.71 | #36 |
| 2012 | 43.08 | −0.80 | #38 |
| 2011 | 43.88 | −0.86 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's dependency ratio was 42.36 in 2025. Ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's dependency ratio peaked at 95.12 in 1969.
The lowest dependency ratio in Antigua and Barbuda was 40.61 in 2019.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 193rd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's dependency ratio is projected to reach 42.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 42.36. This ranks 193rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_dependency-ratio,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}