Bermuda Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Bermuda's dependency ratio was 55.77 in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bermuda's dependency ratio stood at 55.77 in 2025, a rise of +1.09 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.77 by 2025. Bermuda ranked 102nd globally.
Bermuda’s total dependency ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to those of working age, stood at 55.77 in 2025, placing the territory at 102nd in the world. The ratio has declined markedly from its all‑time peak of 64.07 in 1960, reaching a trough of 40.19 in 1990 before gradually rising again over the subsequent three decades. This long‑term trajectory reflects Bermuda’s demographic transition, characterized by a shrinking child population and a growing share of older residents as life expectancy improved and fertility fell. The current level is very close to that of Cambodia (55.76) and slightly below Romania (55.98), suggesting a comparable balance between dependents and the labour force among these disparate economies. With the population ageing and fertility remaining low, the dependency ratio is likely to inch upward unless policy measures such as extending working ages or encouraging higher birth rates take effect, which could temper the upward pressure on the ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 58.13 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.77 | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.77 | +1.09 | #102 |
| 2024 | 54.68 | +1.33 | #109 |
| 2023 | 53.35 | +1.22 | #97 |
| 2022 | 52.14 | +1.13 | #84 |
| 2021 | 51.01 | +1.06 | #76 |
| 2020 | 49.95 | +1.03 | #67 |
| 2019 | 48.92 | +0.91 | #62 |
| 2018 | 48.02 | +0.77 | #61 |
| 2017 | 47.25 | +0.82 | #58 |
| 2016 | 46.43 | +0.63 | #56 |
| 2015 | 45.80 | +0.29 | #50 |
| 2014 | 45.51 | +0.25 | #50 |
| 2013 | 45.26 | +0.53 | #51 |
| 2012 | 44.73 | +0.81 | #46 |
| 2011 | 43.92 | +0.86 | #43 |
Analysis
Bermuda's dependency ratio was 55.77 in 2025, a rise of +1.09 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 55.77 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bermuda's dependency ratio was 55.77 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Bermuda's dependency ratio peaked at 64.07 in 1960.
The lowest dependency ratio in Bermuda was 40.19 in 1990.
Bermuda ranks 102nd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bermuda's dependency ratio is projected to reach 55.77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Bermuda in 2025 was 55.77. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bermuda_dependency-ratio,
title = {Bermuda Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bermuda/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}