Armenia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Armenia's dependency ratio was 49.29 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Armenia's dependency ratio stood at 49.29 in 2025, a rise of +0.17 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.29 by 2025. Armenia ranked 154th globally.
Armenia’s total dependency ratio has fallen sharply from a post‑war high of 81.98 in 1964 to a historic low of 42.86 in 2011, reflecting the combined impact of declining fertility, rising life expectancy and substantial out‑migration of working‑age adults. Over the 66‑year series, the ratio has continued its downward trajectory, reaching 49.29 in 2025, which places the country 154th globally and virtually level with Ukraine’s 49.33. The long‑term decline signals a shrinking share of dependents relative to the labour force, yet the modest rebound from the 2011 trough suggests that demographic ageing and the return of younger migrants are beginning to offset earlier gains. If current trends in fertility, health improvements and migration persist, the dependency ratio is likely to stabilize around the low‑50s, but any resurgence in birth rates or a slowdown in emigration could further compress the ratio in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 49.71 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 49.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 49.29 | - | - |
| 2025 | 49.29 | +0.17 | #154 |
| 2024 | 49.12 | +0.41 | #60 |
| 2023 | 48.71 | −0.05 | #56 |
| 2022 | 48.76 | +0.28 | #58 |
| 2021 | 48.48 | +0.30 | #57 |
| 2020 | 48.18 | +0.36 | #55 |
| 2019 | 47.81 | +0.40 | #56 |
| 2018 | 47.41 | +0.59 | #56 |
| 2017 | 46.82 | +0.91 | #55 |
| 2016 | 45.91 | +0.91 | #53 |
| 2015 | 45.01 | +0.79 | #45 |
| 2014 | 44.22 | +0.62 | #42 |
| 2013 | 43.60 | +0.49 | #40 |
| 2012 | 43.11 | +0.25 | #39 |
| 2011 | 42.86 | −0.06 | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Armenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Armenia's dependency ratio was 49.29 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Armenia's dependency ratio peaked at 81.98 in 1964.
The lowest dependency ratio in Armenia was 42.86 in 2011.
Armenia ranks 154th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Armenia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 49.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Armenia in 2025 was 49.29. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_armenia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Armenia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/armenia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}