Curaçao Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Curaçao's dependency ratio was 46.58 in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Curaçao's dependency ratio stood at 46.58 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.58 by 2025. Curaçao ranked 170th globally.
Curaçao's dependency ratio has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the all-time peak of 84.80 in 1961 and the all-time trough of 44.16 in 2019. The country's dependency ratio currently stands at 46.58, ranking #170 globally. This indicates a relatively stable trend in recent years, mirroring that of peer country Türkiye, which also has a dependency ratio of 46.64. In contrast, Curaçao's ratio has declined substantially from its peak, reflecting a decrease in the proportion of the population of working age. This shift is likely a result of demographic changes, including an aging population. The current trend suggests a continued decline in the dependency ratio, potentially driven by an increase in the labor force participation rate or a decrease in the population growth rate. However, a sharp decline in fertility rates could alter this trajectory and lead to a further decrease in the dependency ratio, ultimately impacting Curaçao's economic outlook.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 47.08 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 46.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 46.58 | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.58 | +0.15 | #170 |
| 2024 | 46.43 | +0.40 | #46 |
| 2023 | 46.04 | +0.30 | #44 |
| 2022 | 45.74 | +0.21 | #44 |
| 2021 | 45.52 | +0.08 | #45 |
| 2020 | 45.45 | +1.29 | #44 |
| 2019 | 44.16 | −1.69 | #38 |
| 2018 | 45.85 | −3.37 | #47 |
| 2017 | 49.22 | +0.27 | #69 |
| 2016 | 48.95 | +0.40 | #66 |
| 2015 | 48.55 | +0.42 | #68 |
| 2014 | 48.13 | +0.36 | #68 |
| 2013 | 47.76 | +0.28 | #70 |
| 2012 | 47.49 | −0.17 | #67 |
| 2011 | 47.65 | −0.37 | #72 |
Analysis
Curaçao's dependency ratio was 46.58 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 46.58 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curaçao's dependency ratio was 46.58 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Curaçao's dependency ratio peaked at 84.80 in 1961.
The lowest dependency ratio in Curaçao was 44.16 in 2019.
Curaçao ranks 170th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Curaçao's dependency ratio is projected to reach 46.58 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Curaçao in 2025 was 46.58. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cura-ao_dependency-ratio,
title = {Curaçao Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cura-ao/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}