Côte d'Ivoire Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio was 76.11 in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio stood at 76.11 in 2025, a decline of +0.82 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.11 by 2025. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 24th globally.
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 66 years. The indicator peaked at 101.96 in 1987, signifying a high proportion of dependents in the population. Conversely, the latest data from 2025 reveals a dependency ratio of 76.11, ranking the country 24th globally. This decline is comparable to that of Sudan, which has a dependency ratio of 77.18, and Congo, Republic of, with a ratio of 76.10. The decreasing trend is a result of improvements in life expectancy and a decline in fertility rates. A continuation of this trend would likely be influenced by the country's ongoing efforts to address population growth and improve access to healthcare and education services. However, a significant increase in fertility rates or a decline in life expectancy could alter the trajectory of the dependency ratio, potentially reversing the progress made over the past few decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 74.16 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 75.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.11 | −0.82 | #24 |
| 2024 | 76.93 | −1.15 | #193 |
| 2023 | 78.08 | −1.12 | #192 |
| 2022 | 79.20 | −0.94 | #193 |
| 2021 | 80.14 | −0.62 | #194 |
| 2020 | 80.76 | −0.36 | #192 |
| 2019 | 81.11 | −0.26 | #190 |
| 2018 | 81.37 | −0.09 | #190 |
| 2017 | 81.46 | +0.15 | #187 |
| 2016 | 81.31 | +0.33 | #187 |
| 2015 | 80.97 | +0.53 | #184 |
| 2014 | 80.44 | −0.32 | #181 |
| 2013 | 80.76 | −1.44 | #183 |
| 2012 | 82.20 | −1.78 | #183 |
| 2011 | 83.98 | −2.26 | #185 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio was 76.11 in 2025, a decline of −0.82 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 76.11 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio was 76.11 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio peaked at 101.96 in 1987.
The lowest dependency ratio in Côte d'Ivoire was 76.11 in 2025.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 24th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Côte d'Ivoire's dependency ratio is projected to reach 76.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 76.11. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_dependency-ratio,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}