Guam Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Guam's dependency ratio was 64.16 in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guam's dependency ratio stood at 64.16 in 2025, a rise of +1.33 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.16 by 2025. Guam ranked 59th globally.
Guam’s dependency ratio stood at 64.16 in 2025, placing it 59th worldwide, and reflects a gradual easing from its all‑time peak of 74.48 in 1962 and its lowest point of 51.00 in 1989. The ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to those of working age, fell sharply during the late 1980s as fertility declined and life expectancy rose, then rose again through the 1990s and 2000s as the population aged and the labor force expanded more slowly. Over the 66‑year series, the ratio has remained above 60 for most of the period, mirroring patterns in peer economies such as Kenya (64.44) and Ghana (64.52) that also grapple with sizable youthful and elderly cohorts. Future shifts will depend on the balance of birth rates, migration flows and policies that encourage labor‑force participation, which could further moderate the ratio or reverse the recent downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 66.73 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.44 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.16 | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.16 | +1.33 | #59 |
| 2024 | 62.83 | +1.18 | #155 |
| 2023 | 61.65 | +1.32 | #153 |
| 2022 | 60.33 | +1.32 | #148 |
| 2021 | 59.01 | +1.28 | #143 |
| 2020 | 57.73 | +1.24 | #133 |
| 2019 | 56.48 | +1.13 | #124 |
| 2018 | 55.35 | +0.99 | #117 |
| 2017 | 54.36 | +0.82 | #115 |
| 2016 | 53.55 | +0.64 | #111 |
| 2015 | 52.90 | +0.47 | #108 |
| 2014 | 52.43 | +0.28 | #106 |
| 2013 | 52.15 | +0.10 | #106 |
| 2012 | 52.05 | −0.05 | #107 |
| 2011 | 52.10 | −0.18 | #108 |
Analysis
Guam's dependency ratio was 64.16 in 2025, a rise of +1.33 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 64.16 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's dependency ratio was 64.16 in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Guam's dependency ratio peaked at 74.48 in 1962.
The lowest dependency ratio in Guam was 51.00 in 1989.
Guam ranks 59th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's dependency ratio is projected to reach 64.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Guam in 2025 was 64.16. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_dependency-ratio,
title = {Guam Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}