Austria Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Austria's dependency ratio was 54.11 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Austria's dependency ratio stood at 54.11 in 2025, a rise of +0.65 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.11 by 2025. Austria ranked 117th globally.
Austria’s total dependency ratio stood at 54.11 in 2025, placing it 117th globally and closely aligned with peers such as Gibraltar (54.27) and North Macedonia (54.28). The ratio has risen modestly from an early‑record 52.12 in 1960, reflecting gradual ageing of the population and a shrinking labour force relative to dependents. The all‑time peak of 62.67 occurred in 1971, driven by post‑war baby‑boom cohorts entering retirement, while the trough of 46.85 in 2003 marked a period of relatively high labour‑force participation and lower birth rates. Over the 66‑year span, the ratio has increased by roughly 2.0 points since the 2000s, indicating a slow but steady reversal of the earlier decline. Demographic projections suggest that continued low fertility and rising life expectancy will keep the dependency ratio on an upward path, unless policy measures such as extended retirement ages or increased immigration meaningfully expand the working‑age population.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 55.58 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.84 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 54.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.11 | +0.65 | #117 |
| 2024 | 53.46 | +0.86 | #91 |
| 2023 | 52.59 | +0.77 | #85 |
| 2022 | 51.83 | +0.72 | #82 |
| 2021 | 51.11 | +0.59 | #77 |
| 2020 | 50.52 | +0.45 | #73 |
| 2019 | 50.07 | +0.38 | #72 |
| 2018 | 49.68 | +0.37 | #70 |
| 2017 | 49.31 | +0.36 | #71 |
| 2016 | 48.96 | +0.22 | #67 |
| 2015 | 48.73 | +0.17 | #70 |
| 2014 | 48.56 | +0.26 | #73 |
| 2013 | 48.31 | +0.29 | #74 |
| 2012 | 48.02 | +0.13 | #72 |
| 2011 | 47.89 | −0.22 | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria 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
Austria's dependency ratio was 54.11 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Austria's dependency ratio peaked at 62.67 in 1971.
The lowest dependency ratio in Austria was 46.85 in 2003.
Austria ranks 117th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's dependency ratio is projected to reach 54.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Austria in 2025 was 54.11. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_dependency-ratio,
title = {Austria Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}