Greece Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Greece's dependency ratio was 59.65 in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Greece's dependency ratio stood at 59.65 in 2025, a rise of +0.52 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.65 by 2025. Greece ranked 76th globally.
Greece’s dependency ratio, measured as the share of the population aged 0‑14 and 65+ relative to those aged 15‑64, stood at 59.65 in 2025, placing it 76th in the world. This figure represents the all‑time high for the country, matching the peak observed in the same year, and it surpasses the earliest recorded level of 51.22 in 1960. The ratio fell to a trough of 48.57 in 1998 before embarking on a steady ascent driven by low fertility, an ageing population and modest net migration. Over the 66‑year series, Greece’s trajectory mirrors that of its regional peers; Croatia recorded a slightly higher ratio of 59.80 and Serbia a marginally lower 59.41, underscoring a common demographic pressure in the Balkans. If fertility rates remain subdued and life expectancy continues to rise, the dependency ratio is likely to climb further, although policy measures that encourage labour‑force participation among older workers could temper the upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 60.35 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.65 | +0.52 | #76 |
| 2024 | 59.13 | +0.23 | #143 |
| 2023 | 58.91 | −0.02 | #142 |
| 2022 | 58.92 | +0.54 | #141 |
| 2021 | 58.38 | +0.74 | #138 |
| 2020 | 57.64 | +0.35 | #131 |
| 2019 | 57.29 | +0.39 | #133 |
| 2018 | 56.90 | +0.46 | #133 |
| 2017 | 56.44 | +0.59 | #131 |
| 2016 | 55.85 | +0.66 | #129 |
| 2015 | 55.19 | +0.67 | #120 |
| 2014 | 54.52 | +0.79 | #119 |
| 2013 | 53.73 | +0.92 | #114 |
| 2012 | 52.81 | +0.94 | #111 |
| 2011 | 51.87 | +0.83 | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's dependency ratio was 59.65 in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Greece's dependency ratio peaked at 59.65 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Greece was 48.57 in 1998.
Greece ranks 76th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's dependency ratio is projected to reach 59.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Greece in 2025 was 59.65. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_dependency-ratio,
title = {Greece Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}