Argentina Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Argentina's dependency ratio was 50.70 in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Argentina's dependency ratio stood at 50.70 in 2025, a decline of +0.86 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.70 by 2025. Argentina ranked 146th globally.
Argentina's dependency ratio, a measure of the proportion of the population aged 65 and over or under 15, has exhibited a declining trend since its all-time peak of 64.24 in 1988. The country's dependency ratio has dropped to 50.70 in 2025, ranking 146th globally, and is now lower than that of peer countries Tunisia and Malta, which have dependency ratios of 50.77 and 50.65, respectively. The decline in Argentina's dependency ratio over the past 66 years has been a result of a decrease in the proportion of the population aged 65 and over, as well as a stabilization in the proportion of the population under 15. This decline is expected to continue as the population ages and the proportion of working-age individuals increases, however, a significant increase in fertility rates could potentially alter this trajectory and lead to a reversal of the declining trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 48.96 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 49.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.70 | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.70 | −0.86 | #146 |
| 2024 | 51.56 | −0.86 | #77 |
| 2023 | 52.42 | −0.91 | #84 |
| 2022 | 53.34 | −0.88 | #95 |
| 2021 | 54.22 | −0.80 | #103 |
| 2020 | 55.02 | −0.57 | #112 |
| 2019 | 55.59 | −0.26 | #116 |
| 2018 | 55.85 | −0.12 | #124 |
| 2017 | 55.97 | −0.07 | #129 |
| 2016 | 56.05 | −0.01 | #132 |
| 2015 | 56.05 | +0.03 | #131 |
| 2014 | 56.03 | −0.02 | #127 |
| 2013 | 56.05 | −0.10 | #129 |
| 2012 | 56.15 | −0.13 | #129 |
| 2011 | 56.27 | −0.18 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's dependency ratio was 50.70 in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's dependency ratio peaked at 64.24 in 1988.
The lowest dependency ratio in Argentina was 50.70 in 2025.
Argentina ranks 146th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's dependency ratio is projected to reach 50.70 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Argentina in 2025 was 50.70. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_dependency-ratio,
title = {Argentina Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}