Finland Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Finland's dependency ratio was 63.07 in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Finland's dependency ratio stood at 63.07 in 2025, a rise of +0.39 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.07 by 2025. Finland ranked 62nd globally.
Finland’s total dependency ratio has risen steadily over the 66‑year series, moving from 60.53 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 63.07 in 2025, which places the country 62nd globally. The ratio’s lowest point occurred in 1984 at 46.79, reflecting a younger population structure before the demographic transition accelerated. The recent climb mirrors trends in other high‑ranking nations such as France, whose ratio stands at 63.30, and suggests that an aging population combined with low fertility is exerting upward pressure on the share of dependents. The increase is driven by a growing proportion of people aged 65 and over, while the working‑age cohort expands more slowly. If fertility rates remain below replacement and life expectancy continues to rise, the dependency ratio is likely to stay elevated, although policy measures that boost labor‑force participation among older adults could moderate the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 63.56 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.32 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 63.07 | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.07 | +0.39 | #62 |
| 2024 | 62.68 | +0.05 | #154 |
| 2023 | 62.64 | +0.17 | #155 |
| 2022 | 62.47 | +0.32 | #158 |
| 2021 | 62.15 | +0.47 | #158 |
| 2020 | 61.68 | +0.56 | #152 |
| 2019 | 61.13 | +0.65 | #151 |
| 2018 | 60.47 | +0.87 | #150 |
| 2017 | 59.60 | +0.94 | #144 |
| 2016 | 58.66 | +1.01 | #139 |
| 2015 | 57.64 | +1.23 | #135 |
| 2014 | 56.42 | +1.39 | #131 |
| 2013 | 55.03 | +1.44 | #123 |
| 2012 | 53.59 | +1.37 | #114 |
| 2011 | 52.23 | +1.13 | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland 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
Finland's dependency ratio was 63.07 in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Finland's dependency ratio peaked at 63.07 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Finland was 46.79 in 1984.
Finland ranks 62nd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's dependency ratio is projected to reach 63.07 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Finland in 2025 was 63.07. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_dependency-ratio,
title = {Finland Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}