Cuba Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Cuba's dependency ratio was 46.87 in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cuba's dependency ratio stood at 46.87 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.87 by 2025. Cuba ranked 167th globally.
Cuba's dependency ratio has experienced a fluctuating trajectory, reflecting shifts in the country's demographic landscape. Since its all-time peak of 76.28 in 1972, the ratio has declined steadily, except for a temporary reversal during the global financial crisis of 2008, when it reached a trough of 43.34. As of 2025, Cuba's dependency ratio stands at 46.87, ranking #167 globally. This value is comparable to that of Greenland, which shares a similar ranking. The decline in Cuba's dependency ratio can be attributed to a decrease in the proportion of its population in the working-age group, particularly among men, following a series of economic reforms introduced in the 1990s. A continued decrease in fertility rates will further impact the dependency ratio, potentially leading to a shift towards a more aged population in the future. A rise in life expectancy, which has been steadily increasing in Cuba, could exacerbate this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 47.29 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.08 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 46.87 | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.87 | +0.11 | #167 |
| 2024 | 46.76 | +0.33 | #50 |
| 2023 | 46.43 | +0.34 | #46 |
| 2022 | 46.10 | +0.09 | #45 |
| 2021 | 46.01 | +0.08 | #46 |
| 2020 | 45.93 | +0.33 | #46 |
| 2019 | 45.61 | +0.35 | #45 |
| 2018 | 45.26 | +0.26 | #42 |
| 2017 | 44.99 | +0.14 | #38 |
| 2016 | 44.85 | +0.14 | #39 |
| 2015 | 44.72 | +0.16 | #44 |
| 2014 | 44.56 | +0.20 | #43 |
| 2013 | 44.35 | +0.29 | #43 |
| 2012 | 44.07 | +0.27 | #42 |
| 2011 | 43.80 | +0.20 | #40 |
Analysis
Cuba's dependency ratio was 46.87 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 46.87 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's dependency ratio was 46.87 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's dependency ratio peaked at 76.28 in 1972.
The lowest dependency ratio in Cuba was 43.34 in 2008.
Cuba ranks 167th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's dependency ratio is projected to reach 46.87 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Cuba in 2025 was 46.87. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_dependency-ratio,
title = {Cuba Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}