Croatia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Croatia's dependency ratio was 59.80 in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Croatia's dependency ratio stood at 59.80 in 2025, a rise of +0.78 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.80 by 2025. Croatia ranked 75th globally.
Croatia's dependency ratio, a measure of the proportion of the population that is either too young or too old to work, has shown a relatively stable trend over the past six decades. With a current dependency ratio of 59.80, Croatia ranks 75th globally according to the World Bank. This value is the highest on record for the country, surpassing the previous peak of 45.77 in 1990, a year that marked the end of Croatia's economic struggles following the Yugoslav Wars. Comparatively, Croatia's dependency ratio is similar to that of the Isle of Man, which shares the same rank. The stable trend is a result of a steady population growth rate and a relatively high life expectancy. However, a decline in fertility rates in recent years could potentially alter this trajectory, leading to a decrease in the dependency ratio if accompanied by an increase in the working-age population.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 61.02 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.41 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.80 | +0.78 | #75 |
| 2024 | 59.01 | +0.40 | #141 |
| 2023 | 58.61 | +0.42 | #138 |
| 2022 | 58.19 | +0.76 | #137 |
| 2021 | 57.43 | +0.89 | #132 |
| 2020 | 56.54 | +0.98 | #122 |
| 2019 | 55.56 | +1.16 | #115 |
| 2018 | 54.40 | +1.25 | #111 |
| 2017 | 53.15 | +1.09 | #104 |
| 2016 | 52.06 | +0.88 | #97 |
| 2015 | 51.18 | +0.78 | #93 |
| 2014 | 50.40 | +0.51 | #89 |
| 2013 | 49.89 | +0.29 | #89 |
| 2012 | 49.60 | +0.15 | #88 |
| 2011 | 49.45 | −0.18 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's dependency ratio was 59.80 in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's dependency ratio peaked at 59.80 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Croatia was 45.77 in 1990.
Croatia ranks 75th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 59.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Croatia in 2025 was 59.80. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Croatia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}