Ecuador Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Ecuador's dependency ratio was 48.16 in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's dependency ratio stood at 48.16 in 2025, a decline of +0.65 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.16 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 160th globally.
Ecuador's dependency ratio has undergone significant changes over the past 66 years, reflecting shifts in the country's demographic landscape. At its peak in 1963, the ratio reached 95.20, indicating a high proportion of dependents to working-age individuals. Since then, the ratio has declined steadily, reaching its lowest point in 2025 at 48.16. This decline is consistent with the global trend, with Ecuador ranking 160th globally in terms of dependency ratio. Compared to its peer countries, Ecuador's ratio is slightly higher than that of Viet Nam, which ranked 47.87 in 2025. The decline in Ecuador's dependency ratio is likely linked to improvements in healthcare and education, leading to a decrease in mortality rates and an increase in life expectancy. However, a surge in population growth or a decline in working-age population due to aging could potentially alter this trend, requiring Ecuador to reassess its social security and pension systems to ensure their sustainability.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 46.87 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.52 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 48.16 | - | - |
| 2025 | 48.16 | −0.65 | #160 |
| 2024 | 48.81 | −0.66 | #58 |
| 2023 | 49.47 | −0.60 | #62 |
| 2022 | 50.08 | −0.63 | #64 |
| 2021 | 50.71 | −0.70 | #71 |
| 2020 | 51.41 | −0.72 | #81 |
| 2019 | 52.13 | −0.76 | #86 |
| 2018 | 52.90 | −0.84 | #98 |
| 2017 | 53.74 | −0.89 | #109 |
| 2016 | 54.63 | −0.87 | #118 |
| 2015 | 55.49 | −0.80 | #124 |
| 2014 | 56.29 | −0.77 | #130 |
| 2013 | 57.06 | −0.73 | #134 |
| 2012 | 57.79 | −0.70 | #135 |
| 2011 | 58.49 | −0.69 | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's dependency ratio was 48.16 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's dependency ratio peaked at 95.20 in 1963.
The lowest dependency ratio in Ecuador was 48.16 in 2025.
Ecuador ranks 160th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's dependency ratio is projected to reach 48.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Ecuador in 2025 was 48.16. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_dependency-ratio,
title = {Ecuador Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}