Gibraltar Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Gibraltar's dependency ratio was 54.27 in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gibraltar's dependency ratio stood at 54.27 in 2025, a decline of +0.20 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.27 by 2025. Gibraltar ranked 116th globally.
Gibraltar's dependency ratio, a measure of the proportion of its population that is dependent on the working-age population, has exhibited a relatively stable trend over the years. With a latest value of 54.27, the territory ranks #116 globally, a position that closely mirrors its peer North Macedonia, which shares a similar ratio of 54.28. Notably, Gibraltar's dependency ratio has experienced a slight increase since 2017, when it peaked at 55.56, but remains lower than its all-time trough of 49.22 in 1991. This stability is somewhat surprising, given the territory's small population, which might be expected to result in more pronounced fluctuations. However, Gibraltar's economy has historically been driven by a strong service sector, which may help mitigate the impact of demographic changes. Looking ahead, a significant increase in fertility rates or changes in migration patterns could potentially alter the trajectory of Gibraltar's dependency ratio, with either a rise or fall in the ratio depending on the direction of these changes.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 53.99 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 54.27 | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.27 | −0.20 | #116 |
| 2024 | 54.47 | +0.00 | #106 |
| 2023 | 54.47 | −0.22 | #107 |
| 2022 | 54.69 | −0.10 | #110 |
| 2021 | 54.79 | −0.22 | #107 |
| 2020 | 55.00 | −0.30 | #111 |
| 2019 | 55.30 | −0.21 | #113 |
| 2018 | 55.51 | −0.05 | #121 |
| 2017 | 55.56 | +0.13 | #126 |
| 2016 | 55.44 | +0.44 | #126 |
| 2015 | 54.99 | +0.77 | #118 |
| 2014 | 54.23 | +0.80 | #117 |
| 2013 | 53.42 | +0.69 | #112 |
| 2012 | 52.73 | +0.56 | #110 |
| 2011 | 52.17 | +0.92 | #109 |
Analysis
Gibraltar's dependency ratio was 54.27 in 2025, a decline of −0.20 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 54.27 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gibraltar's dependency ratio was 54.27 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Gibraltar's dependency ratio peaked at 55.56 in 2017.
The lowest dependency ratio in Gibraltar was 49.22 in 1991.
Gibraltar ranks 116th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gibraltar's dependency ratio is projected to reach 54.27 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Gibraltar in 2025 was 54.27. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gibraltar_dependency-ratio,
title = {Gibraltar Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gibraltar/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}