Dominican Republic Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Dominican Republic's dependency ratio was 52.59 in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's dependency ratio stood at 52.59 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.59 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 130th globally.
The Dominican Republic’s total dependency ratio has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 108.50 in 1965 to a trough of 52.57 in 2024, placing the nation at 52.59 in 2025 and ranking 130th globally. This decline, measured over 66 years, reflects a sustained reduction in the proportion of non‑working‑age persons relative to the working‑age population, driven by declining fertility and rising life expectancy. The current level is virtually identical to that of Ireland (52.51) and only marginally higher than Nepal’s 52.64, indicating convergence with both a high‑income European benchmark and a developing Asian counterpart. The steepest part of the descent occurred during the 1970s and 1980s as the country’s demographic transition accelerated, while the recent plateau suggests that further reductions will depend on continued fertility decline and sustained labor‑force participation among older cohorts. Future policy that promotes active aging could push the ratio lower, reinforcing the economy’s demographic dividend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 52.57 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.59 | +0.02 | #130 |
| 2024 | 52.57 | −0.09 | #88 |
| 2023 | 52.66 | +0.04 | #86 |
| 2022 | 52.62 | +0.03 | #89 |
| 2021 | 52.59 | −0.06 | #89 |
| 2020 | 52.65 | −0.08 | #91 |
| 2019 | 52.73 | −0.09 | #93 |
| 2018 | 52.83 | −0.18 | #96 |
| 2017 | 53.00 | −0.29 | #101 |
| 2016 | 53.30 | −0.39 | #108 |
| 2015 | 53.69 | −0.42 | #115 |
| 2014 | 54.11 | −0.37 | #115 |
| 2013 | 54.48 | −0.39 | #120 |
| 2012 | 54.87 | −0.54 | #124 |
| 2011 | 55.41 | −0.68 | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's dependency ratio was 52.59 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's dependency ratio peaked at 108.50 in 1965.
The lowest dependency ratio in Dominican Republic was 52.57 in 2024.
Dominican Republic ranks 130th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's dependency ratio is projected to reach 52.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 52.59. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_dependency-ratio,
title = {Dominican Republic Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}