Burundi Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Burundi's dependency ratio was 87.70 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burundi's dependency ratio stood at 87.70 in 2025, a decline of +1.80 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 87.70 by 2025. Burundi ranked 10th globally.
Burundi’s dependency ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to those of working age, has fallen to 87.70 in 2025, placing the nation tenth highest worldwide and marking the all‑time trough after a 66‑year series that began at 93.44 in 1960. The indicator peaked dramatically at 116.03 in 1994, a year that coincided with intense civil conflict and a surge in child mortality and displacement, inflating the share of dependents. Since that high, the ratio has steadily declined as fertility rates fell and life expectancy modestly improved, yet it remains well above the levels of regional peers such as Tanzania (83.02) and Angola (89.02). The persistent high burden reflects a still‑young population and limited labor‑force participation, but continued investments in education, health and job creation could accelerate the decline and narrow the gap with lower‑ratio neighbours in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 83.63 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 85.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 87.70 | - | - |
| 2025 | 87.70 | −1.80 | #10 |
| 2024 | 89.50 | −2.34 | #208 |
| 2023 | 91.85 | −2.23 | #209 |
| 2022 | 94.08 | −1.93 | #209 |
| 2021 | 96.01 | −1.59 | #209 |
| 2020 | 97.60 | −1.40 | #211 |
| 2019 | 99.00 | −1.49 | #212 |
| 2018 | 100.49 | −0.58 | #212 |
| 2017 | 101.07 | +1.12 | #212 |
| 2016 | 99.94 | +2.83 | #212 |
| 2015 | 97.11 | +2.49 | #210 |
| 2014 | 94.62 | +1.24 | #207 |
| 2013 | 93.38 | +1.23 | #206 |
| 2012 | 92.16 | +1.15 | #204 |
| 2011 | 91.01 | +1.00 | #201 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's dependency ratio was 87.70 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Burundi's dependency ratio peaked at 116.03 in 1994.
The lowest dependency ratio in Burundi was 87.70 in 2025.
Burundi ranks 10th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's dependency ratio is projected to reach 87.70 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Burundi in 2025 was 87.70. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_dependency-ratio,
title = {Burundi Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}