Gabon Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Gabon's dependency ratio was 68.23 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gabon's dependency ratio stood at 68.23 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.23 by 2025. Gabon ranked 48th globally.
Gabon's dependency ratio has fluctuated over the 66 years of available data, with a latest value of 68.23 in 2025, ranking 48th globally. The country's all-time peak of 92.82 occurred in 1990, indicating a significant burden on the working-age population during that era. In comparison, peer countries such as Pakistan and Tajikistan have dependency ratios of 68.78 and 67.53, respectively. Gabon's ratio has been steadily decreasing since its peak, with the earliest recorded value in 1960 being 64.45, the all-time trough. As the population continues to age, the dependency ratio is expected to change, potentially altering the trajectory of this trend, which would be influenced by factors such as changes in fertility rates or mortality rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 67.88 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.06 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.23 | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.23 | −0.03 | #48 |
| 2024 | 68.26 | −0.39 | #168 |
| 2023 | 68.65 | −0.23 | #168 |
| 2022 | 68.88 | −0.09 | #167 |
| 2021 | 68.97 | +0.02 | #166 |
| 2020 | 68.95 | +0.12 | #167 |
| 2019 | 68.83 | +0.20 | #166 |
| 2018 | 68.63 | +0.21 | #165 |
| 2017 | 68.42 | +0.13 | #166 |
| 2016 | 68.29 | −0.05 | #166 |
| 2015 | 68.35 | −0.29 | #166 |
| 2014 | 68.64 | −0.50 | #164 |
| 2013 | 69.14 | −0.62 | #164 |
| 2012 | 69.76 | −0.65 | #164 |
| 2011 | 70.41 | −0.73 | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's dependency ratio was 68.23 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's dependency ratio peaked at 92.82 in 1990.
The lowest dependency ratio in Gabon was 64.45 in 1960.
Gabon ranks 48th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's dependency ratio is projected to reach 68.23 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Gabon in 2025 was 68.23. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_dependency-ratio,
title = {Gabon Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}