Belarus Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Belarus's dependency ratio was 52.20 in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belarus's dependency ratio stood at 52.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.77 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.20 by 2025. Belarus ranked 133rd globally.
Belarus’ total dependency ratio stood at 52.20 in 2025, placing the country 133rd in the world and just below Ireland (52.51) and Bangladesh (52.36) among its closest peers. The ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to those of working age, has fallen steadily from an all‑time peak of 62.86 in 1962 to a trough of 40.35 in 2011, reflecting the combined impact of demographic ageing and a gradual rise in the working‑age population over six decades. The post‑Soviet era saw a sharp decline as fertility fell and life expectancy increased, while recent modest rises are linked to a modest resurgence in birth rates and slower population ageing. With the population projected to continue ageing and labour‑force participation expected to remain stable, the dependency ratio is likely to edge upward modestly unless policies that boost fertility or extend working lives are implemented.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 53.53 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.87 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.20 | +0.77 | #133 |
| 2024 | 51.43 | +0.52 | #76 |
| 2023 | 50.91 | +0.61 | #73 |
| 2022 | 50.30 | +0.73 | #66 |
| 2021 | 49.57 | +0.81 | #63 |
| 2020 | 48.77 | +0.96 | #59 |
| 2019 | 47.81 | +0.92 | #55 |
| 2018 | 46.89 | +0.88 | #53 |
| 2017 | 46.01 | +1.06 | #47 |
| 2016 | 44.94 | +1.10 | #40 |
| 2015 | 43.85 | +1.13 | #40 |
| 2014 | 42.72 | +1.03 | #36 |
| 2013 | 41.69 | +0.83 | #33 |
| 2012 | 40.86 | +0.52 | #31 |
| 2011 | 40.35 | −0.09 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's dependency ratio was 52.20 in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Belarus's dependency ratio peaked at 62.86 in 1962.
The lowest dependency ratio in Belarus was 40.35 in 2011.
Belarus ranks 133rd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's dependency ratio is projected to reach 52.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Belarus in 2025 was 52.20. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_dependency-ratio,
title = {Belarus Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}