Aruba Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Aruba's dependency ratio was 51.76 in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Aruba's dependency ratio stood at 51.76 in 2025, a rise of +0.47 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.76 by 2025. Aruba ranked 138th globally.
Aruba’s dependency ratio, measured as the sum of persons aged 0‑14 and 65+ per 100 persons of working age, fell from an all‑time peak of 83.05 in 1960 to a trough of 42.64 in 2005 before rising again to 51.76 in 2025, placing the island at rank 138 globally. The steep decline through the late twentieth century reflected rapid expansion of the labour‑force cohort and modest growth in the elderly population, while the post‑2005 rebound coincided with a slowdown in fertility and an ageing of the resident expatriate community. Aruba’s 2025 ratio is virtually identical to that of Uruguay (51.76) and closely matches Spain (51.72) and Panama (51.80), suggesting a convergence with other small, service‑oriented economies that balance modest birth rates with steady inflows of working‑age migrants. If the current demographic structure persists, the dependency ratio is likely to edge upward as the proportion of retirees grows, unless policies that encourage higher fertility or attract younger workers are implemented.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 52.96 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 51.76 | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.76 | +0.47 | #138 |
| 2024 | 51.29 | +0.79 | #74 |
| 2023 | 50.50 | +0.70 | #68 |
| 2022 | 49.80 | +0.48 | #62 |
| 2021 | 49.32 | +0.44 | #60 |
| 2020 | 48.88 | +0.78 | #60 |
| 2019 | 48.10 | +0.98 | #57 |
| 2018 | 47.12 | +0.99 | #54 |
| 2017 | 46.13 | +0.97 | #49 |
| 2016 | 45.16 | +0.91 | #44 |
| 2015 | 44.25 | +0.73 | #41 |
| 2014 | 43.52 | +0.48 | #39 |
| 2013 | 43.04 | +0.17 | #38 |
| 2012 | 42.86 | −0.18 | #36 |
| 2011 | 43.05 | −0.41 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's dependency ratio was 51.76 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's dependency ratio peaked at 83.05 in 1960.
The lowest dependency ratio in Aruba was 42.64 in 2005.
Aruba ranks 138th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's dependency ratio is projected to reach 51.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Aruba in 2025 was 51.76. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_dependency-ratio,
title = {Aruba Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}