Congo, Republic of Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Congo, Republic of's dependency ratio was 76.10 in 2025, ranked 25th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Congo, Republic of's dependency ratio stood at 76.10 in 2025, a decline of +0.68 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.10 by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 25th globally.
The Republic of Congo’s dependency ratio stood at 76.10 in 2025, placing it 25th worldwide and virtually matching Côte d’Ivoire’s 76.11, while remaining above Zambia’s 75.30. The indicator, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to those of working age, has declined steadily since its all‑time peak of 96.99 in 1978, when a youthful population combined with limited labor‑force participation drove the ratio to its highest level. A modest trough of 76.00 in 2010 signalled the beginning of a long‑term demographic transition, as fertility rates fell and life expectancy rose, compressing the share of dependents. Over the 66‑year series, the ratio fell by roughly 20 points, reflecting gradual improvements in health, education and urbanisation that have reduced child dependency while modestly increasing the elderly share. If economic diversification and continued investment in health and education persist, the dependency ratio is likely to edge lower, easing fiscal pressures on the working‑age population.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 74.36 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 75.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.10 | −0.68 | #25 |
| 2024 | 76.78 | −1.15 | #192 |
| 2023 | 77.93 | −0.98 | #191 |
| 2022 | 78.91 | −0.76 | #192 |
| 2021 | 79.67 | −0.60 | #191 |
| 2020 | 80.26 | −0.47 | #190 |
| 2019 | 80.73 | −0.27 | #189 |
| 2018 | 81.00 | −0.06 | #187 |
| 2017 | 81.06 | +0.16 | #186 |
| 2016 | 80.90 | +0.50 | #185 |
| 2015 | 80.40 | +0.80 | #182 |
| 2014 | 79.60 | +0.99 | #179 |
| 2013 | 78.61 | +1.15 | #177 |
| 2012 | 77.46 | +0.91 | #175 |
| 2011 | 76.54 | +0.54 | #175 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo, Republic of's dependency ratio was 76.10 in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Congo, Republic of's dependency ratio peaked at 96.99 in 1978.
The lowest dependency ratio in Congo, Republic of was 76.00 in 2010.
Congo, Republic of ranks 25th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Congo, Republic of's dependency ratio is projected to reach 76.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 76.10. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_dependency-ratio,
title = {Congo, Republic of Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}